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E257 VTA

1987 Honda C90

Red Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

18,299 mi
Last recorded18,299 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Honda C9019,783 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE257 VTA
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 18,299 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 18,297 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 18,295 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 17,904 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 17,607 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 20 Apr 2021 17,607 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 16,900 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 16,598 miles

front fork link bushes quite worn

Pass 19 Feb 2018 16,227 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

front suspension link bushes worn

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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E257 VTA is a 1987 Honda C90 in Red with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 E257 VTA, 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

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What year was E257 VTA registered?

E257 VTA is a 1987 Honda C90, first registered on 11 August 1987.

Is E257 VTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E257 VTA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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