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B23 XYY

1985 Honda C90

Red Petrol 89cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150 mi
Last recorded150 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 1985 Honda C9019,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 XYY
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine89cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2015 150 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 150 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 11 Jul 2014 27,896 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 25,060 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2013 25,060 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 23,664 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 23,486 miles

Chain guard missing

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2011 23,486 miles

Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 22,321 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2009 22,304 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 17,320 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 17,223 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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B23 XYY is a 1985 Honda C90 in Red with a 89cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Honda C90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 19,314 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 B23 XYY, 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 41 years old, this Honda C90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B23 XYY is a 1985 Honda C90, first registered on 5 March 1985.

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