Honda City Express
MotorcycleFrom 269 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, brake efficiency below minimum requirement and audible warning not working. The top issue, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, caused 10 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 10 |
| brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 4 |
| audible warning not working | 3 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 3 |
| headlamp not securely attached | 3 |
| a tyre not fitted in accordance with the direction of rotation marked on the side wall | 3 |
| a wheel bearing with excessive play | 2 |
| a tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim | 2 |
| fuel system leaking, or missing or ineffective filler cap | 2 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 2 |
Typical mileage
Half of all City Expresss tested had between 8,280 and 18,101 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 13,667 median miles, the City Express has 0.084 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Honda models
| Honda Civic | 74.1% |
| Honda Jazz | 77.5% |
| Honda CR-V | 79.3% |
| Honda HR-V | 88.6% |
| Honda Accord | 69.6% |
Common questions
What is the Honda City Express MOT pass rate?
The Honda City Express has a 88.5% MOT pass rate based on 269 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Honda City Express?
The most common MOT failure on the Honda City Express is a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, which caused 10 failures. Other common issues include brake efficiency below minimum requirement.
What is the typical mileage of a Honda City Express at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Honda City Express is 13,667 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 8,280 and 18,101 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.