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X577 YEL

2000 Honda City Express

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

17,429 mi
Last recorded17,429 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Honda City Express11,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX577 YEL
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 17,429 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 17,422 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 15,927 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 14,259 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 14,256 miles

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

Offside Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake lever cracked (3.1.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Nearside Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 10,447 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

center stand insecure

Fail 21 Sep 2013 10,383 miles

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

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

center stand insecure

Pass 8 Oct 2012 10,008 miles

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

front tyre starting to perish

Pass 10 Oct 2011 9,660 miles

front tyre sidewall starting to perishing

Pass 2 Aug 2010 9,476 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 9,476 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 9,394 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 9,305 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 9,032 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 8,262 miles

valve cap can deflate tyre

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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X577 YEL is a 2000 Honda City Express in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X577 YEL, 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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X577 YEL is a 2000 Honda City Express, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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