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B538 VBK

1985 Honda C90

Red Petrol 89cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

32,223 mi
Last recorded32,223 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 1985 Honda C9019,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB538 VBK
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine89cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 32,223 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 7 Jul 2023 31,396 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear shock absorbers going rusty

Pass 12 Jul 2022 30,678 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 30,678 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 30,412 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 30,399 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 30,243 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 30,243 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 29,881 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2010 29,859 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 29,805 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 29,863 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 29,273 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 28,816 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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B538 VBK is a 1985 Honda C90 in Red with a 89cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 B538 VBK, 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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What year was B538 VBK registered?

B538 VBK is a 1985 Honda C90, first registered on 25 January 1985.

Is B538 VBK safe to buy?

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