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Y715 XFL

2001 Honda City Express

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

36,146 mi
Last recorded36,146 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Honda City Express12,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY715 XFL
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 36,146 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 36,123 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 36,103 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

centre stand pivot worn

number plate damaged

Fail 16 Sep 2014 36,103 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

centre stand pivot worn

number plate damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2013 34,907 miles

Handlebars slightly misaligned

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 34,907 miles

Handlebars slightly misaligned

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 32,453 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

centre stand return spring weak

handlebars slightly misaligned

Fail 17 Sep 2012 32,453 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

centre stand return spring weak

handlebars slightly misaligned

Fail 15 Sep 2011 29,494 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 29,494 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 27,793 miles

rear brake lever travel is borderline pass

Fail 18 Sep 2009 24,478 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 24,478 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 21,356 miles

main stand slightly twisted

Pass 11 Jul 2007 18,547 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 15,166 miles

Front 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.

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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Y715 XFL is a 2001 Honda City Express in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 Y715 XFL, 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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Y715 XFL is a 2001 Honda City Express, first registered on 14 July 2001.

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