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Y766 XBV

2001 Honda City Express

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

771 mi
Last recorded771 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda City Express12,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY766 XBV
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 771 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 711 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 708 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 635 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 635 miles

Brake excessively binding rear brake locking on full lock of handlebars (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened chrome lifting from fork legs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 240 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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Y766 XBV is a 2001 Honda City Express in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y766 XBV, 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 Y766 XBV registered?

Y766 XBV is a 2001 Honda City Express, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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