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S728 SCL

1998 Honda City Express

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2008
Tests5 (1 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate20%

Mileage

10,739 mi
Last recorded10,739 miles
Recorded on23 May 2007
Typical for 1998 Honda City Express13,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS728 SCL
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 May 2007 10,739 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 23 May 2007 10,739 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 10,730 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Fail 10 Apr 2007 10,723 miles

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

Front Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2006 10,645 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Nearside Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

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)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Stop lamp insecure (1.3.3b)

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a) 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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S728 SCL is a 1998 Honda City Express in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 20%.

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 S728 SCL, 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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S728 SCL is a 1998 Honda City Express, first registered on 8 August 1998.

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