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Y597 JOW

2001 Honda City Express

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

16,034 mi
Last recorded16,034 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Honda City Express12,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY597 JOW
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 16,034 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 16,033 miles

Riders seat insecure Seat lock not working (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre badly worn

Pass 10 Nov 2016 15,680 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 15,052 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 14,234 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 13,439 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 13,439 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 12,873 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 12,873 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2011 12,459 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 12,459 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 11,491 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 11,491 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 10,552 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2008 9,458 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 9,458 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 8,289 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 8,289 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 7,003 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 5,517 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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Y597 JOW is a 2001 Honda City Express in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y597 JOW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y597 JOW registered?

Y597 JOW is a 2001 Honda City Express, first registered on 13 August 2001.

Is Y597 JOW safe to buy?

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