MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,222 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Rear Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))
Centre Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)
Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1)
Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Front tyre perished and cracked.
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W201 SYB is a 2000 Honda City Express in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
Across all 2000 Honda City Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 11,176 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 W201 SYB, 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 26 years old, this Honda City Express is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was W201 SYB registered?
W201 SYB is a 2000 Honda City Express, first registered on 17 April 2000.
Is W201 SYB safe to buy?
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