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C351 JGL

1986 Honda C 90 E

Red Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,273 mi
Last recorded27,273 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Honda C 90 E17,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC351 JGL
MakeHonda
ModelC 90 E
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2026 27,273 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Engine mounting/bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly Return spring disconnected (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect Nearside rear covered with tape. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

long travel on front brake lever.

Pass 17 Jun 2025 26,183 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 25,771 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 25,702 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 24,835 miles

Chain guard lightly rubbing (6.2.1c)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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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C351 JGL is a 1986 Honda C 90 E in Red with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1986 Honda C 90 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 17,660 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 C351 JGL, 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 40 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 C351 JGL registered?

C351 JGL is a 1986 Honda C 90 E, first registered on 6 January 1986.

Is C351 JGL safe to buy?

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