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R415 YBJ

1997 Honda City Express

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

15,390 mi
Last recorded15,390 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda City Express13,907 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR415 YBJ
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 15,390 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 15,365 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 15,240 miles

Centre stand excessively worn on shaft and pivot holes.

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

Internal knocking noise coming from front forks when fully depressed.

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Main lower frame structure and floor outrigger attachments all at early stages of corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose Footrest rubber worn. (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 15,185 miles

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Main lower frame structure and floor outrigger attachments all at early stages of corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose Footrest rubber worn. (6.2.12 (a))

internal knocking noise coming from front forks when depressed fully.

Fail 27 Jun 2022 15,185 miles

Rear Brake cable damaged Cable excessively damaged at rear lower end. Cable mounting missing and insecure. (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Main lower frame structure and floor outrigger attachments all at early stages of corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose Footrest rubber worn. (6.2.12 (a))

internal knocking noise coming from front forks when depressed fully.

Pass 5 Jul 2021 14,709 miles

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

Internal knocking noise coming from front forks when depressed fully.

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Parts of lower main frame structure and upper section of front forks all at early stages of corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 14,022 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 13,391 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

chassis becoming corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2018 12,791 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 12,178 miles

1. Rear tyre wearing low. 2. Frame becoming corroded. 3. Front fork upper yoke becoming corroded. 4. Exhaust system becoming corroded.

Pass 21 Jun 2016 11,527 miles

Number Plate cracked.

Parts of main lower rear frame, and upper front fork legs at early stages of corrosion.

Fail 21 Jun 2016 11,527 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Number Plate cracked.

Parts of main lower rear frame, and upper front fork legs at early stages of corrosion.

Pass 10 Jul 2015 10,851 miles

Main frame and lower structure at early stages of corrosion.

Rear number plate cracked

Pass 4 Jul 2014 9,641 miles

Main frame structure at early stages of corrosion.

Rear number plate cracked.

Fail 1 Jul 2014 9,641 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Main frame structure at early stages of corrosion.

Rear number plate cracked.

Pass 12 Jul 2013 8,603 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 7,758 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 7,293 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 6,907 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 6,576 miles

Rear Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear number plate cracked

Upper front forks and lower main frame sections all at early stages of corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2009 6,576 miles

Rear number plate cracked

Upper front forks and lower main frame sections all at early stages of corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2008 6,251 miles

front tyre becoming perished.

Pass 11 Jul 2007 6,009 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 5,737 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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R415 YBJ is a 1997 Honda City Express in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R415 YBJ, 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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What year was R415 YBJ registered?

R415 YBJ is a 1997 Honda City Express, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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