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C653 TDD

1985 Honda C90

Red Petrol 89cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

18,794 mi
Last recorded18,794 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1985 Honda C9019,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC653 TDD
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine89cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 18,794 miles

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

Rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Jun 2025 18,591 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 18,436 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 18,118 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 18,118 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 17,882 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 17,447 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 17,248 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 17,107 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 16,942 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 16,790 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 20 May 2016 16,640 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 22 May 2015 16,279 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 22 May 2015 16,279 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 28 May 2014 15,915 miles

Foot rest rubbers

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 30 May 2013 15,681 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 22 May 2012 15,301 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 15,301 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 14,923 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 14,923 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 14,460 miles

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

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

Front tyre perished

Pass 18 Jun 2009 13,870 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 13,870 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 13,869 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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C653 TDD is a 1985 Honda C90 in Red with a 89cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 C653 TDD, 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 C653 TDD registered?

C653 TDD is a 1985 Honda C90, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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