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Y829 XEG

2001 Honda City Express

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

8,859 mi
Last recorded8,859 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Honda City Express12,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY829 XEG
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 8,859 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 8,859 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 8,503 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 7,841 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 7,828 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 5,817 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 5,811 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 4,131 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 4,131 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 3,374 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 2,009 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 2,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 1,099 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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Y829 XEG is a 2001 Honda City Express in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y829 XEG, 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 Y829 XEG registered?

Y829 XEG is a 2001 Honda City Express, first registered on 11 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y829 XEG shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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