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Y97 RFH

2001 Honda City Express

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

18,004 mi
Last recorded18,004 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Honda City Express12,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY97 RFH
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 18,004 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 17,989 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 17,989 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions not fitted in correct direction (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 17,907 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 17,552 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm (4.1.3(i))

Fail 9 Mar 2017 17,552 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm (4.1.3(i))

Pass 24 Feb 2016 17,097 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 16,631 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 16,028 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 15,268 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 14,353 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 12,977 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 11,801 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 10,922 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 9,928 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 9,102 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 7,604 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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Y97 RFH is a 2001 Honda City Express in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 Y97 RFH, 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 Y97 RFH registered?

Y97 RFH is a 2001 Honda City Express, first registered on 20 April 2001.

Is Y97 RFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y97 RFH shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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