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Honda City Express

Blue · Petrol · 1988 · 49 cc

E554 BGPMOT history

E554 BGP is a blue petrol Honda City Express first used on 19 Jul 1988. Its MOT expired on 29 May 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 21,569 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 29 May 2026
Mileage
21,569 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
339 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
E554 BGP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
City Express
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
49 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
19 Jul 1988
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 May 2026
Latest MOT test
30 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

E554 BGP was last recorded at 21,569 miles on 30 May 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
21,569 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
339 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 21,569 miles
  • 2024 – 19,477 miles
  • 2023 – 19,418 miles
  • 2022 – 19,346 miles
  • 2021 – 19,254 miles
  • 2020 – 19,109 miles
  • 2019 – 18,868 miles
  • 2018 – 18,581 miles
  • 2017 – 18,266 miles
  • 2016 – 17,873 miles
  • 2014 – 17,818 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass21,569 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel spoke slightly bent (5.2.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront tyre slight age related crackingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake cable slightly loose (1.1.15 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 9 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass21,569 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    21,569 miles
    Test number
    316187219406
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel spoke slightly bent (5.2.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront tyre slight age related cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake cable slightly loose (1.1.15 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  2. Fail21,569 miles (+2,092)1 dangerous9 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,569 miles
    Test number
    275090737404
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released brake applied (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorFront Stop lamp not working brake applied (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Wheel spindle locking device ineffective (5.2.1 (d))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel spoke slightly bent (5.2.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront brake adjusted fully
    • AdvisoryFront tyre slight age related cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake cable slightly loose (1.1.15 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  3. Pass19,477 miles (+59)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    19,477 miles
    Test number
    892562163989
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))
  4. Pass19,418 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    19,418 miles
    Test number
    476455287497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail19,415 miles (+69)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,415 miles
    Test number
    411446260790
    • MajorFront Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brake excessively binding after brake has been released (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyre underinflated
  6. Pass19,346 miles (+92)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    19,346 miles
    Test number
    629122048200
    • AdvisoryFront tyre slightly cracking in sidewall
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play on limit (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. Pass19,254 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    19,254 miles
    Test number
    369088517517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail19,250 miles (+141)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,250 miles
    Test number
    245687947657
    • DangerousHandlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
  9. Pass19,109 miles (+241)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    19,109 miles
    Test number
    269793780366
    • AdvisoryFront tyre cracking in tread areas
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust slightly loose support bolt loose (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
  10. Pass18,868 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    18,868 miles
    Test number
    810528884530
    • AdvisoryRear Brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))
  11. Fail18,868 miles (+287)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,868 miles
    Test number
    272967709638
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))
  12. Pass18,581 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    18,581 miles
    Test number
    709401591923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail18,581 km1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,581 km
    Test number
    536606611354
    • DangerousCentral Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • FailureCentral Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
  14. Pass18,266 miles (+393)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    18,266 miles
    Test number
    248396285665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass17,873 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    17,873 miles
    Test number
    711818231189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass17,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    17,818 miles
    Test number
    759779924144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about E554 BGP

Does E554 BGP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on E554 BGP expired on 29 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on E554 BGP?
The MOT on E554 BGP expired on 29 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has E554 BGP done?
E554 BGP was recorded at 21,569 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2025, an average of 339 miles a year.
Has E554 BGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. E554 BGP has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2025.
Has the mileage on E554 BGP ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on E554 BGP find?
E554 BGP passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2025 with 12 advisories: front wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim; front wheel spoke slightly bent; front wheel spoke slightly loose, and 9 more.

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