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E972 EBL

1987 Honda C90

Red Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

7,118 mi
Last recorded7,118 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Honda C9019,783 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE972 EBL
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 7,118 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 6,998 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 6,851 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 6,827 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 5,316 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 1,333 miles
Pass 31 May 2018
Pass 16 Apr 2013 22,686 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake cable slightly frayed (3.2.A1b)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

handlebar slight movement

Fail 16 Apr 2013 22,686 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake cable slightly frayed (3.2.A1b)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

handlebar slight movement

Pass 13 Dec 2011 22,078 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

slight movement handlebar

Fail 29 Nov 2011 22,069 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

slight movement handlebar

Pass 7 Sep 2010 21,429 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

nearside rear indicator slightly insecure

Fail 7 Sep 2010 21,429 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

nearside rear indicator slightly insecure

Pass 16 Sep 2009 20,759 miles

Front Brake cable slightly frayed (3.2.A1b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 20,733 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake cable slightly frayed (3.2.A1b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 19,964 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 19,964 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 19,912 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 19,242 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2006 18,560 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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E972 EBL 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 65%.

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 E972 EBL, 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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E972 EBL is a 1987 Honda C90, first registered on 8 October 1987.

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