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S561 UCR

1998 Honda City Express

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

12,622 mi
Last recorded12,622 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda City Express13,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS561 UCR
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 12,622 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 12,184 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 11,312 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 11,312 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 11,175 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 11,175 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 11,018 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 10,572 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 10,254 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 10,254 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 1 Apr 2014 8,789 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 8,202 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 6,803 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 6,802 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 4,372 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 2,470 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 2,470 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 1,499 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 1,499 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

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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S561 UCR is a 1998 Honda City Express in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S561 UCR, 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 S561 UCR registered?

S561 UCR is a 1998 Honda City Express, first registered on 18 December 1998.

Is S561 UCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S561 UCR shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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