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W581 OCD

2000 Honda City Express

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

36,366 mi
Last recorded36,366 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 2000 Honda City Express11,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW581 OCD
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 36,366 miles

Central Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 34,952 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 33,638 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 32,099 miles

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Rear drive box noisey

Pass 23 May 2017 30,492 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear drive Box Noisey

Pass 19 May 2016 28,884 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear Drive box noisey

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 14 May 2015 27,369 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive Box noisey

Fail 14 May 2015 27,368 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive Box noisey

Pass 14 May 2014 25,737 miles

rear drive box when rear wheel is spun

Pass 17 May 2013 23,961 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 22,142 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 22,141 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 20,645 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 19,107 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 16,939 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 14,220 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 12,123 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 10,437 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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W581 OCD is a 2000 Honda City Express in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W581 OCD, 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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W581 OCD is a 2000 Honda City Express, first registered on 22 May 2000.

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