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C808 TAY

1986 Honda C90

Red Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

34,869 mi
Last recorded34,869 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Honda C9019,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC808 TAY
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 34,869 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 34,841 miles

Front Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock front brake cable fowling on right hand full lock (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 34,564 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 34,018 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 33,454 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 32,861 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front slight splits on side wall on tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2020 31,342 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 30,484 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 29,543 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 28,752 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 28,056 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 27,137 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 26,464 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 25,611 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 24,871 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 24,834 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 24,236 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 23,588 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 23,050 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 22,623 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 22,510 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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C808 TAY is a 1986 Honda C90 in Red with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 C808 TAY, 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 C808 TAY registered?

C808 TAY is a 1986 Honda C90, first registered on 2 January 1986.

Is C808 TAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C808 TAY shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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