MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,112 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
centre stand worn
exhaust repaired
front plastics repaired
no/plate discoloured
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Rear lamp lens cracked.
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))
Rear Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)
Centre stand Bent
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
headlight cowling loose and insecure
How Reliable is the Honda City Express?
Based on 17,480 MOT tests across 2,913 vehicles.
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P721 XLJ is a 1997 Honda City Express in Purple with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 P721 XLJ, 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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P721 XLJ is a 1997 Honda City Express, first registered on 21 March 1997.
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