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SN51 BFM

2001 Honda City Express

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

14,471 mi
Last recorded14,471 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Honda City Express12,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 BFM
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 14,471 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 14,464 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 14,462 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 14,455 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 14,118 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 13,787 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 13,081 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 13,081 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 12,252 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear brake lever slighly loose

Fail 15 Jan 2013 12,251 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 10,935 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 10,935 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 10,930 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 10,094 miles

head bearings slightly notchy.

Fail 5 Mar 2009 10,094 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 9,198 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 6,523 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 6,364 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2005 6,361 miles

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

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

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

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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SN51 BFM is a 2001 Honda City Express in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2001 Honda City Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 12,450 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 SN51 BFM, 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 25 years old, this Honda City Express is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SN51 BFM registered?

SN51 BFM is a 2001 Honda City Express, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is SN51 BFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN51 BFM shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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