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R602 BDL

1997 Honda City Express

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

16,312 mi
Last recorded16,312 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda City Express13,907 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR602 BDL
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 16,312 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 15,863 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

front tyre slightly perished

Fail 16 Nov 2015 15,804 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 15,804 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014
Fail 5 Dec 2014 14,230 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 12,047 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

advise new no plate

Pass 12 Dec 2012 10,503 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 10,501 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

centre stand loose, not returning fully

Pass 25 Nov 2011 8,551 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 8,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 6,317 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 4,435 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 18 Nov 2009 4,435 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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)

Rear Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 2,301 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 25 Nov 2008 2,300 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 12 Dec 2007 10,457 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

advise condition of centre stand

front tyre under inflated

Pass 12 Dec 2007 10,457 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

advise condition of centre stand

front tyre under inflated

Pass 4 Dec 2006 10,457 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 10,457 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2005 10,457 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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R602 BDL is a 1997 Honda City Express in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R602 BDL, 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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R602 BDL is a 1997 Honda City Express, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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