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D790 MAH

1987 Honda C90

Red Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

16,232 mi
Last recorded16,232 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1987 Honda C9019,783 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD790 MAH
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 16,232 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 16,232 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 16,231 miles

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded all spokes (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 16,231 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes on both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded all spokes (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 28 May 2021 16,207 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

advised front tyres cracking in tread

advised rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 21 May 2019 16,161 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 16,161 miles

Direction indicator not working all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

advised battery flat

Pass 13 Jun 2018 16,160 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 16,122 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 15,952 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

advised head bearing have slight notchy

Pass 11 Jun 2015 15,824 miles

advised nsr indicator broken

advised osf inadicator broken

advised slight notch head bearings

Pass 27 May 2014 15,808 miles

advised battery very low

advised slight buckel rear wheel

Pass 31 May 2013 15,751 miles

advised front plastic sheild cracked

Pass 8 May 2012 15,644 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 15,636 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 15,540 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 15,538 miles

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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D790 MAH is a 1987 Honda C90 in Red with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 D790 MAH, 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.

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What year was D790 MAH registered?

D790 MAH is a 1987 Honda C90, first registered on 14 July 1987.

Is D790 MAH safe to buy?

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