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Y54 EAL

2001 Honda City Express

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

32,769 mi
Last recorded32,769 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Honda City Express12,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY54 EAL
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 32,769 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

corrosion to steering head to frame

Fail 29 Aug 2014 32,769 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

corrosion to steering head to frame

Pass 3 Sep 2013 32,419 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 16,637 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 16,471 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 14,380 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 12,813 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 10,571 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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Y54 EAL is a 2001 Honda City Express in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y54 EAL, 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 Y54 EAL registered?

Y54 EAL is a 2001 Honda City Express, first registered on 1 April 2001.

Is Y54 EAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y54 EAL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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