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L895 PSR

1993 Honda City Express

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

15,565 mi
Last recorded15,565 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Honda City Express14,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL895 PSR
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 15,565 miles

Exhaust heat shield missing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Badly faded !!! (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 15,565 miles

Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shield missing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Badly faded !!! (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 14,356 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 13,952 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 13,949 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2007 13,871 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 12,790 miles

How Reliable is the Honda City Express?

Based on 17,480 MOT tests across 2,913 vehicles.

81.4%
Pass Rate
450
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
2,913
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 341
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 209
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 177
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 169
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 144
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L895 PSR is a 1993 Honda City Express in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1993 Honda City Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 14,261 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda City Express fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L895 PSR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda City Express typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 33 years old, this Honda City Express is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L895 PSR registered?

L895 PSR is a 1993 Honda City Express, first registered on 7 October 1993.

Is L895 PSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L895 PSR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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