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S934 RHJ

1998 Honda City Express

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

23,508 mi
Last recorded23,508 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda City Express13,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS934 RHJ
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 23,508 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 23,296 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 22,821 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both seals (5.3.2 (b))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 21,725 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 20,155 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 18,923 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 17,887 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 15,881 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 13,496 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 12,380 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 12,183 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 11,427 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2013 11,427 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 10,704 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 10,704 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

ball ends missing from both levers>sharp edges

Fail 30 Aug 2011 10,008 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 10,008 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 9,903 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nearside Rear Rear spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Offside Rear Rear spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 17 May 2007 17,154 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 16,791 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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S934 RHJ is a 1998 Honda City Express in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 S934 RHJ, 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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S934 RHJ is a 1998 Honda City Express, first registered on 17 August 1998.

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