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Y194 VRH

2001 Honda City Express

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,976 mi
Last recorded14,976 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Honda City Express12,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY194 VRH
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2012 14,976 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2011 13,013 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 12,560 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 12,108 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 12,107 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

front brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Dec 2007 8,562 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 8,404 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 7,862 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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Y194 VRH is a 2001 Honda City Express in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y194 VRH, 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 Y194 VRH registered?

Y194 VRH is a 2001 Honda City Express, first registered on 20 April 2001.

Is Y194 VRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y194 VRH shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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