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Y146 RTP

2001 Honda City Express

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

22,974 mi
Last recorded22,974 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda City Express12,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY146 RTP
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 22,974 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2025 22,974 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 22,958 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 22,625 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 22,621 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 22,621 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 22,621 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 22,621 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 22,621 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 22,621 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 22,621 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 22,621 miles

front tyre sidewall perished

Pass 17 Apr 2015 22,621 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 22,621 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 22,041 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 21,230 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 20,254 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 18,357 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 16,118 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 13,814 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 12,259 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 12,259 miles

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

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 10,704 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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Y146 RTP is a 2001 Honda City Express in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 Y146 RTP, 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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Y146 RTP is a 2001 Honda City Express, first registered on 26 April 2001.

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