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Y357 XEC

2001 Honda City Express

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

15,458 mi
Last recorded15,458 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Honda City Express12,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY357 XEC
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 15,458 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 15,458 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect very dangerous (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre is unsuitable (5.2.3 (a))

Registration plate insecure bolt missing (0.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Mudguard insecure ()

this motor cycle revs up on its own accord

Pass 29 Sep 2017 15,372 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 12,574 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 12,574 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 12,574 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 10,656 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 10,040 miles

o/s fork seal damp

Pass 5 Apr 2011 9,694 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 9,561 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 9,311 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 8,986 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 8,291 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 7,384 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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Y357 XEC is a 2001 Honda City Express in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 Y357 XEC, 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 Y357 XEC registered?

Y357 XEC is a 2001 Honda City Express, first registered on 20 April 2001.

Is Y357 XEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y357 XEC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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