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YY52 HFR

2002 Honda City Express

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,595 mi
Last recorded20,595 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Honda City Express12,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 HFR
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 20,595 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 20,522 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 20,482 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 20,382 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 20,298 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 20,118 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 20,014 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 19,881 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 19,869 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 19,869 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 18,701 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 18,701 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Nearside Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2010 17,644 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 17,587 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 17,206 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 16,750 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 16,750 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 9,387 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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YY52 HFR is a 2002 Honda City Express in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2002 Honda City Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 12,051 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 YY52 HFR, 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 24 years old, this Honda City Express is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YY52 HFR registered?

YY52 HFR is a 2002 Honda City Express, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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