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X778 UOE

2001 Honda City Express

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2015
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

15,769 mi
Last recorded15,769 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Honda City Express12,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX778 UOE
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 15,769 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 15,769 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2013 13,733 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 13,733 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 12,690 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 12,690 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Fail 7 Jan 2011 12,688 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2009 11,783 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 11,783 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 10,715 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 10,715 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 7,413 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 7,413 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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X778 UOE 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 46.2%.

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 X778 UOE, 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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X778 UOE is a 2001 Honda City Express, first registered on 2 January 2001.

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