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Y491 HDT

2001 Honda City Express

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,382 mi
Last recorded13,382 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Honda City Express12,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY491 HDT
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 13,382 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 12,686 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Road spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 12,223 miles

Rear Road spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 11,914 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 11,368 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 10,847 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 10,847 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 10,279 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 9,694 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 9,676 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

Both tyres are under inflated

Nearside mirror loose

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 9,135 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 9,103 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 9,029 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 9,029 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 8,788 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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Y491 HDT is a 2001 Honda City Express in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y491 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 Y491 HDT registered?

Y491 HDT is a 2001 Honda City Express, first registered on 20 March 2001.

Is Y491 HDT safe to buy?

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