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Honda City Express

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 49 cc

T188 AYJMOT history

T188 AYJ is a red petrol Honda City Express first used on 1 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 May 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 19,215 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 14 May 2026
Mileage
19,215 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
553 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T188 AYJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
City Express
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
49 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 May 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T188 AYJ was last recorded at 19,215 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 405 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
18,810 miles · 9 May 2025
Between the last two tests
405 miles
Average per year
553 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 19,215 miles
  • 2025 – 18,810 miles
  • 2024 – 17,114 miles
  • 2023 – 15,491 miles
  • 2022 – 15,329 miles
  • 2020 – 15,195 miles
  • 2019 – 14,888 miles
  • 2013 – 14,854 miles
  • 2012 – 13,271 miles
  • 2011 – 12,219 miles
  • 2010 – 12,033 miles
  • 2009 – 11,300 miles
  • 2008 – 9,854 miles
  • 2007 – 8,851 miles
  • 2006 – 8,223 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail19,215 miles
  • DangerousStop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorFloor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorHeadlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT failures 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.

  • Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 24 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail19,215 miles (+405)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,215 miles
    Test number
    662797342554
    • DangerousStop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFloor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass18,810 miles (+1,696)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    18,810 miles
    Test number
    617068737418
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass17,114 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    17,114 miles
    Test number
    305937286294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail17,104 miles (+1,613)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,104 miles
    Test number
    952606551663
    • MajorFuel cap leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass15,491 miles (+162)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    15,491 miles
    Test number
    647817443457
    • AdvisoryMotorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass15,329 miles (+134)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    15,329 miles
    Test number
    944664452426
    • AdvisoryMotorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass15,195 miles (+307)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    15,195 miles
    Test number
    303931507003
    • AdvisoryMotorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass14,888 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    14,888 miles
    Test number
    691636595037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass14,854 miles (+1,583)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    14,854 miles
    Test number
    626400153366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass13,271 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    13,271 miles
    Test number
    905510002244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail13,213 miles (+994)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,213 miles
    Test number
    637303292160
    • FailureNearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
    • FailureRear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
    • NoteScrew missing from front brake fluid reservoir cap

  12. Pass12,219 miles (+186)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    12,219 miles
    Test number
    255323491408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass12,033 miles (+733)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    12,033 miles
    Test number
    634446290112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

  14. Pass11,300 miles (+1,446)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    11,300 miles
    Test number
    782886409228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass9,854 miles (+1,003)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    9,854 miles
    Test number
    250104608217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass8,851 miles (+628)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    8,851 miles
    Test number
    772098807262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass8,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    8,223 miles
    Test number
    923365806244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T188 AYJ

Does T188 AYJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T188 AYJ expired on 14 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T188 AYJ?
The MOT on T188 AYJ expired on 14 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T188 AYJ done?
T188 AYJ was recorded at 19,215 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 553 miles a year.
Has T188 AYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T188 AYJ has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T188 AYJ 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 T188 AYJ find?
T188 AYJ failed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects and 1 advisory: stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls; exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases; exhaust system insecure, and 3 more.

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