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E121 ULV

1987 Honda C90

Red Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

19,735 mi
Last recorded19,735 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1987 Honda C9019,783 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE121 ULV
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 19,735 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 19,730 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 19,701 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 19,701 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering linkage modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2022 19,620 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 19,517 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 19,402 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 19,127 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 18,823 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 18,814 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose 12 spokes loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2017 18,681 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 18,408 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 18,396 miles

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 17,316 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 16,043 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 15,312 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 14,719 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 14,068 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 13,549 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 13,549 miles

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 13,120 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 12,519 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 12,286 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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E121 ULV is a 1987 Honda C90 in Red with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 E121 ULV, 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

How do I check the history of E121 ULV?

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What year was E121 ULV registered?

E121 ULV is a 1987 Honda C90, first registered on 1 October 1987.

Is E121 ULV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E121 ULV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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