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C851 VRU

1985 Honda C 90 E

Red Petrol 89cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,001 mi
Last recorded18,001 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2009
Typical for 1985 Honda C 90 E18,594 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC851 VRU
MakeHonda
ModelC 90 E
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine89cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2009 18,001 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 17,986 miles

Front Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 17,608 miles

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

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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C851 VRU is a 1985 Honda C 90 E in Red with a 89cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C851 VRU, 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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How do I check the history of C851 VRU?

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What year was C851 VRU registered?

C851 VRU is a 1985 Honda C 90 E, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C851 VRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C851 VRU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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