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X142 ONH

2001 Honda City Express

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

12,390 mi
Last recorded12,390 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Honda City Express12,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX142 ONH
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2013 12,390 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 11,076 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 10,872 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 8,969 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 8,969 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 8,914 miles

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

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 7,603 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 6,745 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 6,025 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 6,025 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 5,271 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 5,263 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 3,808 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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X142 ONH is a 2001 Honda City Express in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X142 ONH, 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 X142 ONH registered?

X142 ONH is a 2001 Honda City Express, first registered on 1 February 2001.

Is X142 ONH safe to buy?

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