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C78 UUE

1985 Honda C 90 E

Red Petrol 89cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,304 mi
Last recorded14,304 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1985 Honda C 90 E18,594 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC78 UUE
MakeHonda
ModelC 90 E
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine89cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 14,304 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 14,276 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 14,276 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 14,193 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 14,158 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 14,037 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 13,969 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 13,879 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 13,275 miles

bolt missing from leg sheild but still secure at time of test

front brake light switch not working but rear works ok

Fail 12 Jun 2015 13,725 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

bolt missing in leg sheild but still secure

front brake light switch not working

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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C78 UUE is a 1985 Honda C 90 E in Red with a 89cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1985 Honda C 90 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 18,594 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 C78 UUE, 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 41 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 C78 UUE registered?

C78 UUE is a 1985 Honda C 90 E, first registered on 13 August 1985.

Is C78 UUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C78 UUE shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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