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D540 JFK

1987 Honda C90

Blue Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

30,040 mi
Last recorded30,040 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Honda C9019,783 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD540 JFK
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 30,040 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 29,997 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 29,857 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 29,767 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 29,715 miles

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

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

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension linkages have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 29,654 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 29,507 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 29,507 miles

Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 29,050 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 28,560 miles

headlight switch function reversed high is low/low is high beam

Pass 25 Jul 2017 28,188 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 28,188 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s mounted backwards (4.1.2e)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 27,861 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 27,856 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 31 Jul 2015 27,780 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 27,450 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 26,796 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 26,796 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 26,189 miles

tyre pressures underinflated

Fail 22 Aug 2012 26,189 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

tyre pressures underinflated

Pass 8 Aug 2011 24,800 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 22,751 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 22,196 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 22,122 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 21,809 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 21,701 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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D540 JFK is a 1987 Honda C90 in Blue with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1987 Honda C90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 19,783 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 D540 JFK, 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 39 years old, this Honda C90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D540 JFK registered?

D540 JFK is a 1987 Honda C90, first registered on 6 April 1987.

Is D540 JFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D540 JFK shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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