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E849 ELU

1987 Honda C90

Blue Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,897 mi
Last recorded20,897 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Honda C9019,783 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE849 ELU
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 20,897 miles

Front tyre over 10 years old / perished in tread

Wheel spoke slightly corroded both (5.2.2 (d))

idle fast / hard to get into neutral / advise further investigation / repair

main beam tell tell not working

Fail 16 Jul 2026 20,897 miles

Front tyre over 10 years old / perished in tread

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

Wheel spoke slightly corroded both (5.2.2 (d))

idle fast / hard to get into neutral / advise further investigation / repair

main beam tell tell not working

Pass 13 Jul 2023 20,776 miles

Front tyre over 10 years old / perished in tread

Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel spoke slightly corroded front and rear (5.2.2 (d))

fuel tap damp /no leak found during test / advise further investigation

Pass 14 Jun 2018 20,719 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Front exhaust pipe at front corroded.

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 4 Jul 2014 20,631 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 20,618 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Lower Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 20,567 miles

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 20,473 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 20,368 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 20,264 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 20,071 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 19,922 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 19,922 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 19,783 miles

Centre Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

Front All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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E849 ELU is a 1987 Honda C90 in Blue with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E849 ELU, 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 E849 ELU registered?

E849 ELU is a 1987 Honda C90, first registered on 14 September 1987.

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