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S745 RPW

1998 Honda City Express

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

27,008 mi
Last recorded27,008 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Honda City Express13,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS745 RPW
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 27,008 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 26,619 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 26,616 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 20,791 miles

Front Mudguard - Cracked

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 20,791 miles

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

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.2b)

Front Mudguard - Cracked

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 20,743 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 19,005 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 15,421 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 13,942 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 13,927 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 13,908 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 13,842 miles

headrace bearings starting too center

Pass 31 Oct 2006 13,821 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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S745 RPW is a 1998 Honda City Express in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 S745 RPW, 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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S745 RPW is a 1998 Honda City Express, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is S745 RPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S745 RPW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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