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E401 YFJ

1987 Honda C90

Red Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

36,795 mi
Last recorded36,795 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 1987 Honda C9019,783 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE401 YFJ
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 36,795 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2021 35,998 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 35,998 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 35,972 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 35,526 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive chain worn and not lubicated (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable alignment (2.2.1 (c) (i))

slight corrosion to frame close to rear shocker mounting

Fail 26 Mar 2020 35,525 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen led bulb fitted giving no rereading (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced on dip beam and high beam (4.1.4 (a))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive chain worn and not lubicated (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable alignment (2.2.1 (c) (i))

slight corrosion to frame close to rear shocker mounting

Pass 30 Mar 2019 10,917 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2019 10,917 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 10,917 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

Fail 2 Jan 2018 10,917 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Chain guard missing ()

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 10,868 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 10,863 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2012 10,860 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 10,513 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 10,513 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

battery not showing charge

Pass 19 Mar 2009 7,909 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 7,890 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 7,890 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 7,889 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 7,889 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Lower Front suspension assembly has excessive free play in the pivot bearings. (2.3.2)

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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E401 YFJ 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 60%.

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 E401 YFJ, 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 E401 YFJ registered?

E401 YFJ is a 1987 Honda C90, first registered on 1 November 1987.

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