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E196 VUX

1987 Honda C90

Red Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,089 mi
Last recorded27,089 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Honda C9019,783 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE196 VUX
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 27,089 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 27,084 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 26,947 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 26,411 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 26,188 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 26,020 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 25,856 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 25,847 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 25,135 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 25,036 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 23,797 miles

some play in front fork link bushes...

Fail 11 Jan 2014 23,797 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

some play in front fork link bushes...

Pass 30 Jul 2012 22,667 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 21,525 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 21,525 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 21,411 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 21,411 miles

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

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 19,944 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 19,944 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 19,497 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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E196 VUX is a 1987 Honda C90 in Red with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E196 VUX, 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 E196 VUX registered?

E196 VUX is a 1987 Honda C90, first registered on 21 October 1987.

Is E196 VUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E196 VUX shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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