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E717 JOW

1987 Honda C90

Blue Petrol 89cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

14,036 mi
Last recorded14,036 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Honda C9019,783 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE717 JOW
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine89cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 14,036 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 13,959 miles

Front tyre starting to perish

Fail 25 Apr 2025 13,959 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front tyre starting to perish

Pass 22 Apr 2024 13,954 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2024 13,954 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 13,924 miles

Front tyre starting to perish

Fail 25 Apr 2023 13,924 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front tyre starting to perish

Pass 25 Apr 2022 13,885 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 13,844 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2020 13,880 miles

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))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 13,692 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 13,292 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 13,272 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 13,247 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 13,224 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 12,538 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 12,290 miles

BOTH FRONT FOOTREST RUBBERS IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 18 Jun 2007 12,114 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 11,573 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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E717 JOW is a 1987 Honda C90 in Blue with a 89cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 E717 JOW, 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 E717 JOW registered?

E717 JOW is a 1987 Honda C90, first registered on 26 August 1987.

Is E717 JOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E717 JOW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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