1997 Honda City Express 0.0L Petrol · P653 GVO
1997 Honda City Express (0.0L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1997. Recorded mileage 13,759 miles. MOT valid until 04/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CITY EXPRESS
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 13,759 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 49cc
P653 GVO Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2026
- 13,759 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P653 GVO Mileage History
- 17/02/20067,975 mi
- 02/04/20078,888 mi+913 mi
- 31/03/200910,554 mi+1,666 mi
- 08/04/20101,136 km
- 08/04/20101,136 km
- 06/04/201112,027 mi
- 21/10/201712,595 mi+568 mi
- 22/10/201812,798 mi+203 mi
- 25/10/201913,148 mi+350 mi
- 14/07/202113,138 mi-10 mi
- 23/09/202313,165 mi+27 mi
- 26/04/202513,668 mi+503 mi
- 05/03/202613,759 mi+91 mi
Average of roughly 289 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P653 GVO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Honda City Express (P653 GVO) between February 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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