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S889 SCL

1999 Honda City Express

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,122 mi
Last recorded51,122 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 1999 Honda City Express12,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS889 SCL
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 51,122 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear shock painted over

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened both rear shock mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2023 51,116 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect under compression stays down (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear shock painted over

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened both rear shock mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre stand corroded weak. very uneven

Fail 21 Jun 2022 51,094 miles

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

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

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 50,840 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Road spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

front tyre perished

Fail 30 Jun 2021 50,784 miles

Front Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Road spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

front tyre perished

Pass 26 Feb 2019 50,575 miles

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

frame coroded

Pass 30 Jan 2018 50,575 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 48,344 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 45,433 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 42,511 miles

both tyre slightly mishaped

Pass 11 Mar 2014 39,786 miles

front & rear tyres slightly out of shape & cracking between tread

Pass 19 Mar 2013 36,924 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 34,118 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Rear Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 31,314 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 28,294 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 25,378 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 22,012 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 22,012 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 19,144 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 20,074 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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S889 SCL is a 1999 Honda City Express in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Honda City Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 12,448 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 S889 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 27 years old, this Honda City Express is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S889 SCL is a 1999 Honda City Express, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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