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B961 VEX

1985 Honda C90

Red Petrol 89cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

77,548 mi
Last recorded77,548 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 1985 Honda C9019,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB961 VEX
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine89cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 77,548 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 77,418 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 76,719 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 75,549 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 73,653 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 71,158 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 68,576 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 66,033 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 66,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 63,303 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 63,303 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 60,626 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 57,505 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 54,539 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 50,941 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 50,941 miles

Front suspension assembly has excessive free play in the pivot bearings. (2.3.2)

Pass 20 May 2006 46,900 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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B961 VEX is a 1985 Honda C90 in Red with a 89cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 B961 VEX, 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 B961 VEX registered?

B961 VEX is a 1985 Honda C90, first registered on 26 April 1985.

Is B961 VEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B961 VEX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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