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B78 DET

1984 Honda C90

Red Petrol 89cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

13,786 mi
Last recorded13,786 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 1984 Honda C9018,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB78 DET
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine89cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 13,786 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 13,484 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 13,429 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 13,025 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 12,995 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 12,978 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

Offside Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 11,519 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 9,639 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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B78 DET is a 1984 Honda C90 in Red with a 89cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B78 DET, 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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What year was B78 DET registered?

B78 DET is a 1984 Honda C90, first registered on 29 October 1984.

Is B78 DET safe to buy?

The MOT history for B78 DET shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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