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R105 DRT

1998 Honda City Express

Purple Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

8,570 mi
Last recorded8,570 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Honda City Express13,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR105 DRT
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 8,570 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 8,564 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 7,523 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 7,120 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Road spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2015 5,032 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 5,006 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 4,969 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 4,923 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 4,810 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 4,810 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 4,732 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 4,578 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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R105 DRT is a 1998 Honda City Express in Purple with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Honda City Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 13,012 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R105 DRT, 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 28 years old, this Honda City Express is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R105 DRT registered?

R105 DRT is a 1998 Honda City Express, first registered on 5 January 1998.

Is R105 DRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R105 DRT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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