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S365 KBD

1998 Honda City Express

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

31,101 mi
Last recorded31,101 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda City Express13,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS365 KBD
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 31,101 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 30,945 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 30,734 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 30,727 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 6,422 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 6,039 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 28 Jun 2012 5,945 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

light cracking on front tyre.

Pass 21 Jun 2011 5,844 miles

Light cracking on front tyre.

Pass 21 Jun 2010 5,717 miles

Light cracking of side wall on front tyre.

Pass 9 Jul 2009 5,619 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 3 Jul 2008 5,104 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 5,104 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 4,334 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 4,300 miles

Headlamp dipped beam flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.2c)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 3,404 miles

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

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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S365 KBD is a 1998 Honda City Express in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S365 KBD, 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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S365 KBD is a 1998 Honda City Express, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is S365 KBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S365 KBD shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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