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N685 EOR

1995 Honda City Express

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

25,634 mi
Last recorded25,634 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 1995 Honda City Express11,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN685 EOR
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 25,634 miles

Front Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement in lower fork legs. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2026 25,634 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement in lower fork legs. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

front tyre perished

Pass 31 Oct 2025 24,732 miles

Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

exhaust deteriorated and has been patched.

front tyre perished

Fail 30 Oct 2025 24,731 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front tyre perished

Pass 30 Oct 2024 23,712 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 22,779 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 21,835 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 21,835 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 21,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 19,963 miles

Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 18,840 miles

Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 17,772 miles

Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 17,772 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 16,504 miles

Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 14,504 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front brake shoes getting low.

Fail 2 Oct 2015 14,504 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front brake shoes getting low.

Pass 17 Sep 2014 12,530 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 12,530 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

battery flat.

Pass 13 Sep 2013 10,852 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 30 Aug 2012 9,575 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2011 8,968 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Some perishing front tyre.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 8,464 miles

small cracks appearing within the tread area of front tyre.

Pass 4 Sep 2009 8,388 miles

small splits appearing with in treads of front tyre.

Pass 5 Sep 2008 8,076 miles

small cracks appearing in tread areas of front tyre.

Pass 13 Sep 2007 7,762 miles

small cracks appearing in tread areas of front tyre

small split in offside front fork gaiter

Pass 15 Sep 2006 7,360 miles

split in o/s front fork gaiter

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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N685 EOR is a 1995 Honda City Express in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1995 Honda City Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 11,563 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 N685 EOR, 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 31 years old, this Honda City Express is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N685 EOR is a 1995 Honda City Express, first registered on 9 October 1995.

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