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P468 MLG

1997 Honda City Express

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

17,828 mi
Last recorded17,828 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda City Express13,907 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP468 MLG
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2015 17,828 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 12,213 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 12,211 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Front Leg shield insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2012 8,400 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 8,342 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 5,116 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 5,114 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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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P468 MLG is a 1997 Honda City Express in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Honda City Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 13,907 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 P468 MLG, 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 29 years old, this Honda City Express is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P468 MLG is a 1997 Honda City Express, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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