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C271 CTA

1985 Honda C 90 E

Blue Petrol 89cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

43,807 mi
Last recorded43,807 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2016
Typical for 1985 Honda C 90 E18,594 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC271 CTA
MakeHonda
ModelC 90 E
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine89cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2016 43,807 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 43,807 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 43,738 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 43,715 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 May 2012 43,679 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 43,633 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 43,522 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 43,522 miles

Front Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 May 2009 42,718 miles

Vehicle used for day time use. HEADLAMP MMASKKED

Fail 1 May 2009 42,675 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

How Reliable is the Honda C 90 E?

Based on 1,075 MOT tests across 276 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
205
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
276
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component 14
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling 13
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
suspension assembly has excessive free play in the pivot bearings. 11
Motorcycle structure excessively corroded 10
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C271 CTA is a 1985 Honda C 90 E in Blue with a 89cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1985 Honda C 90 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 18,594 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 C 90 E fails its MOT is suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C271 CTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda C 90 E typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 41 years old, this Honda C 90 E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C271 CTA registered?

C271 CTA is a 1985 Honda C 90 E, first registered on 5 August 1985.

Is C271 CTA safe to buy?

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