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R935 JKH

1997 Honda City Express

Purple Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,585 mi
Last recorded27,585 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda City Express13,907 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR935 JKH
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 27,585 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 27,304 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 27,012 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 26,189 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 25,728 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 25,722 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 25,653 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

headbearings slightly notchy

Fail 10 Jul 2018 25,637 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2017 24,051 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 23,932 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 21,865 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 27,785 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 24,578 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 23,394 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 23,394 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 22,394 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 22,394 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 21,449 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 20,467 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 20,467 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 19,478 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 19,477 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Jul 2007 17,934 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 17,934 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 15,889 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 15,889 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2005 14,200 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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R935 JKH is a 1997 Honda City Express in Purple with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R935 JKH, 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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R935 JKH is a 1997 Honda City Express, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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