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S209 KPX

1998 Honda City Express

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

11,056 mi
Last recorded11,056 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Honda City Express13,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS209 KPX
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 11,056 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 11,056 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely pivot needs lube (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake excessively binding seized on hub arm (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure latch not working (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned obscured by l plate (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 10,952 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2015 10,942 miles

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

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

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front front tyre cracking

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 10,378 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 10,015 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 9,407 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 9,407 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 7,495 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 7,495 miles

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

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 6,168 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 5,197 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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S209 KPX is a 1998 Honda City Express in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S209 KPX, 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 S209 KPX registered?

S209 KPX is a 1998 Honda City Express, first registered on 5 September 1998.

Is S209 KPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S209 KPX shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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