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AY51 DRO

2001 Honda C90

Blue Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

30,643 mi
Last recorded30,643 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda C9016,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 DRO
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 30,643 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 30,110 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 29,327 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 28,616 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 28,616 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 27,985 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 27,117 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 25,602 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 25,602 miles

Rear Suspension component has excessive wear or free play (5.3.3 (d))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 23,939 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 23,935 miles

Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear frame badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding linkage sticking on (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 22,875 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 22,875 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2016 21,492 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 19,691 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 17,529 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 15,376 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 15,375 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

rear brake arm on brake plate is slightly loose

Pass 27 Mar 2012 13,396 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

centre of frame corroding

centre stand corroded and cracked

front forks corroding

rear wheel spokes corroding

Pass 11 Mar 2011 12,037 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 11,371 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 11,371 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2009 10,041 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 8,251 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 6,833 miles

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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AY51 DRO is a 2001 Honda C90 in Blue with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2001 Honda C90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 16,717 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 AY51 DRO, 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 25 years old, this Honda C90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY51 DRO registered?

AY51 DRO is a 2001 Honda C90, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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