MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,122 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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))
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
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
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
frame coroded
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
both tyre slightly mishaped
front & rear tyres slightly out of shape & cracking between tread
Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)
Rear Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
How Reliable is the Honda City Express?
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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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