MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,232 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear reflector on motorcycle dirty and function impaired (1.4.2a)
Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)
Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)
Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)
Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
How Reliable is the Honda City Express?
Based on 17,480 MOT tests across 2,913 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S975 BGJ is a 1998 Honda City Express in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 S975 BGJ, 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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What year was S975 BGJ registered?
S975 BGJ is a 1998 Honda City Express, first registered on 14 November 1998.
Is S975 BGJ safe to buy?
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