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R317 SWL

1997 Honda City Express

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,764 mi
Last recorded22,764 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda City Express13,907 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR317 SWL
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2009 22,764 miles

main stand fixing pin worn, but stays up

Fail 8 Aug 2009 22,733 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 21,480 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 21,480 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

both tyres under inflated

Pass 10 Apr 2007 19,770 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 18,624 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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R317 SWL is a 1997 Honda City Express in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R317 SWL, 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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How do I check the history of R317 SWL?

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What year was R317 SWL registered?

R317 SWL is a 1997 Honda City Express, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R317 SWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R317 SWL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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