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E249 NEL

1987 Honda C90

Red Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

16,544 mi
Last recorded16,544 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Honda C9019,783 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE249 NEL
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 16,544 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 16,202 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 15,998 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 15,861 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 15,861 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2022 15,564 miles
Fail 21 May 2022 15,564 miles

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

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

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 15 May 2021 15,397 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2021 15,397 miles

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

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

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 15,237 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 15,237 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 14,959 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 14,959 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 14,588 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 14,588 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 14,325 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 14,292 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 14,152 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 13,703 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 13,524 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 16 May 2012 13,524 miles

Front Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

Front Lower Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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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E249 NEL is a 1987 Honda C90 in Red with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 E249 NEL, 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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E249 NEL is a 1987 Honda C90, first registered on 17 October 1987.

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