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C286 NJH

1985 Honda C90

Gold Petrol 89cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

21,841 mi
Last recorded21,841 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Honda C9019,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC286 NJH
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine89cc
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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 21,841 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 21,744 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 21,744 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 1 May 2024 21,462 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

swinging arm corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2023 21,023 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 21,023 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 20,138 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 19,318 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 19,318 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 18,918 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 18,452 miles

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

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 17,686 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 17,301 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 16,600 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 15,721 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 14,883 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 14,883 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 14,371 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 13,813 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 13,372 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 13,155 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 13,034 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 12,889 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 12,616 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 12,369 miles

Rear Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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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C286 NJH is a 1985 Honda C90 in Gold with a 89cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 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 C286 NJH, 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 C286 NJH registered?

C286 NJH is a 1985 Honda C90, first registered on 27 August 1985.

Is C286 NJH safe to buy?

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