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X146 PBY

2001 Honda City Express

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

9,692 mi
Last recorded9,692 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Honda City Express12,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX146 PBY
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 9,692 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2024 9,692 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect Rear suspension seized (5.3.2 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2012 8,391 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 8,358 miles

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

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 6,416 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 7,491 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 6,435 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 13 Dec 2008 6,310 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 4,594 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 4,495 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 4,495 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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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X146 PBY is a 2001 Honda City Express in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X146 PBY, 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 X146 PBY registered?

X146 PBY is a 2001 Honda City Express, first registered on 17 February 2001.

Is X146 PBY safe to buy?

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