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C59 GDW

1985 Honda C90

Blue Petrol 89cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

44,571 mi
Last recorded44,571 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Honda C9019,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC59 GDW
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine89cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 44,571 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2025 44,412 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 44,412 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 May 2025 44,412 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 May 2024 44,250 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2023 44,083 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 May 2023 44,083 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.1.7 (i))

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp requires battery (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 43,633 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2022 43,632 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2020 43,293 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 May 2020 43,290 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handlebar excessively deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 41,741 miles

Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 6 Oct 2017 34,915 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 30,246 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 25,731 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 23,956 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 23,956 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 19,603 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 17,061 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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C59 GDW is a 1985 Honda C90 in Blue with a 89cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 C59 GDW, 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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C59 GDW is a 1985 Honda C90, first registered on 11 October 1985.

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