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C698 FMG

1986 Honda C90

Red Petrol 89cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

40,342 mi
Last recorded40,342 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 1986 Honda C9019,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC698 FMG
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine89cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 40,342 miles

Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess Swing arm bushes (5.3.3 (d))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 40,341 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 39,571 miles

Front near side foot rest rubber cracked

Pass 5 Feb 2020 39,589 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 39,589 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 39,526 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 39,350 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 38,803 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 38,084 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 37,146 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 11 May 2012 36,054 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 34,859 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 33,641 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 32,515 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 31,245 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2007 29,770 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Pass 8 May 2007 29,770 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 28,372 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 28,372 miles

Front Front suspension assembly has excessive free play in the pivot bearings. (2.3.2)

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

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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C698 FMG is a 1986 Honda C90 in Red with a 89cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1986 Honda C90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 19,529 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 C698 FMG, 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 40 years old, this Honda C90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C698 FMG registered?

C698 FMG is a 1986 Honda C90, first registered on 9 April 1986.

Is C698 FMG safe to buy?

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