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W465 PPE

2000 Honda City Express

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

16,196 mi
Last recorded16,196 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda City Express11,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW465 PPE
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 16,196 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 15,216 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 15,216 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 14,150 miles

Rear rear brake lever is slightly loose

Pass 9 Feb 2023 13,054 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 13,054 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 11,731 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 11,000 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 11,000 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm Tyre perrished. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 9,812 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 8,741 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 7,678 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 6,168 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 6,168 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2013 4,891 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 2,873 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 2,837 miles

rear mudguard bracket broken

Pass 10 Aug 2010 2,700 miles

rear mudguard bracket broken

Pass 31 Jul 2009 2,538 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 2,422 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 2,256 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 2,256 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 2,118 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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W465 PPE is a 2000 Honda City Express in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 W465 PPE, 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 W465 PPE registered?

W465 PPE is a 2000 Honda City Express, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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