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DV03 TEJ

2003 Honda C90

Red Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

38,053 mi
Last recorded38,053 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda C9013,752 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 TEJ
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 38,053 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 36,617 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 35,079 miles

Nearside Chain guard slightly loose (6.1.7 (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 33,024 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 33,024 miles

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected revving up on left lock (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 30,071 miles

Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 30,071 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 26,713 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under mounting bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 23,556 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 23,556 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 20,481 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 20,481 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2013 17,635 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 13,551 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 13,530 miles

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 10,192 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 7,603 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 6,706 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 5,234 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 3,524 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 3,524 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2006 2,068 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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DV03 TEJ is a 2003 Honda C90 in Red with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Honda C90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 13,752 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 DV03 TEJ, 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 23 years old, this Honda C90 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DV03 TEJ registered?

DV03 TEJ is a 2003 Honda C90, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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