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E129 VFC

1987 Honda C90

Red Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

43,893 mi
Last recorded43,893 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Honda C9019,783 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE129 VFC
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 43,893 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 43,870 miles

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

Fuel cap leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

centre stand corroded

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 42,614 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 42,614 miles

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

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 40,911 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 40,911 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 39,269 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 23 Jul 2022 39,269 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp front and rear (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 38,409 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 38,236 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 38,225 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 36,663 miles

Front Suspension Lower bushes have slight play.

Fail 30 Apr 2013 36,663 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Front Suspension Lower bushes have slight play.

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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E129 VFC is a 1987 Honda C90 in Red with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 E129 VFC, 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 E129 VFC registered?

E129 VFC is a 1987 Honda C90, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E129 VFC safe to buy?

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