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Y879 CGP

2001 Honda City Express

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

9,958 mi
Last recorded9,958 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Honda City Express12,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY879 CGP
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2012 9,958 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 9,927 miles

rear brake lever comes back along way

Pass 25 Nov 2010 9,623 miles

front mud gard broken by mount holes

front tyre starting 2 perish

Fail 2 Nov 2010 9,617 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2009 9,321 miles

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

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 18 Oct 2008 9,008 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 6,358 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 4,764 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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Y879 CGP 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 Y879 CGP, 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 Y879 CGP registered?

Y879 CGP is a 2001 Honda City Express, first registered on 12 April 2001.

Is Y879 CGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y879 CGP 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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