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S939 BFC

1998 Honda City Express

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

9,353 mi
Last recorded9,353 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Honda City Express13,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS939 BFC
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 9,353 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 9,353 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 9,352 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

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

Front tyre perished

Front tyre under inflated

Pass 24 Aug 2011 7,061 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 7,061 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 6,125 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 5,564 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 4,584 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 3,819 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 2,945 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 2,945 miles

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

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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S939 BFC is a 1998 Honda City Express in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S939 BFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S939 BFC registered?

S939 BFC is a 1998 Honda City Express, first registered on 11 September 1998.

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The MOT history for S939 BFC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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