MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,967 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i)) DANGEROUS
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Foot deck strut/member support corroded
Frame very rusty
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front forks rusty/yokes rusty
Front mudgaurd loose
No mirrors fitted
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
Rear shocks/springs corroded
Stand missing
Top box lid security poor
Trans/gearbox very noisy when rear wheel is turned
How Reliable is the Honda City Express?
Based on 17,480 MOT tests across 2,913 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R809 EJL is a 1998 Honda City Express in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 R809 EJL, 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 R809 EJL registered?
R809 EJL is a 1998 Honda City Express, first registered on 4 March 1998.
Is R809 EJL safe to buy?
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