MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
26,499 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
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 Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)
Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
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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R894 NLJ is a 1998 Honda City Express in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 R894 NLJ, 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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R894 NLJ is a 1998 Honda City Express, first registered on 17 April 1998.
Is R894 NLJ safe to buy?
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