MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,628 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
early signs of perishing on front tyre.
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
How Reliable is the Honda City Express?
Based on 17,480 MOT tests across 2,913 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y489 HDT is a 2001 Honda City Express in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 Y489 HDT, 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 Y489 HDT registered?
Y489 HDT is a 2001 Honda City Express, first registered on 20 March 2001.
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