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A525 KBJ

1984 Honda C90

Red Petrol 89cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

41,285 mi
Last recorded41,285 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 1984 Honda C9018,151 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA525 KBJ
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine89cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 41,285 miles

Engine loose in frame - bolts loose

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

Front suspension arm link bushes have slight up & down play

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 19 Jul 2014 41,096 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Front Wheel corroded significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Engine loose in frame - bolts loose

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

Front suspension arm link bushes have slight up & down play

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2013

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 37,306 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2012 37,301 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Lower Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2011 31,005 miles

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 31,005 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Front Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 28,355 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2009 28,146 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 27,463 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 26,872 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 26,202 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 26,202 miles

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

How Reliable is the Honda C90?

Based on 113,520 MOT tests across 16,194 vehicles.

82.7%
Pass Rate
396
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
16,194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 2,049
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,053
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 810
suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component 782
Drive chain excessively loose 697
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A525 KBJ is a 1984 Honda C90 in Red with a 89cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1984 Honda C90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 18,151 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda C90 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 2,049 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A525 KBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda C90 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 42 years old, this Honda C90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A525 KBJ is a 1984 Honda C90, first registered on 4 June 1984.

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