MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,139 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
front tyre slight cracks in sidewall
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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R852 HAT is a 1997 Honda City Express in Purple with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R852 HAT, 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 R852 HAT registered?
R852 HAT is a 1997 Honda City Express, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R852 HAT safe to buy?
The MOT history for R852 HAT shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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