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EA03 HDX

2003 Honda C90

Red Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

19,589 mi
Last recorded19,589 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda C9013,752 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 HDX
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 19,589 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 18,703 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 18,227 miles

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened fork legs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 18,227 miles

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened fork legs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 17,709 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases *** at cylinder head- corroded will need replacing very soon *** (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 16,969 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 16,969 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate inscription illegible dirty (0.1 (b))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling on r/wheel adjusters (2.4 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 16,304 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 15,806 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 15,806 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose several (5.2.2 (d))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling on rear wheel adjusters (2.4 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2018 14,769 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 13,800 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 13,800 miles

Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned forks bent (2.3.1)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling because forks bent (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 12,686 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 11,202 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 9,669 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 8,233 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 7,312 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

front tyre starting to perrish

Fail 24 Oct 2012 7,312 miles

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

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

front tyre starting to perrish

Pass 22 Oct 2011 5,865 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 4,718 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 4,718 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

front tyre starting to perrish

Pass 23 Oct 2009 3,269 miles

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 1,685 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 1,555 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 1,400 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 1,400 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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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EA03 HDX is a 2003 Honda C90 in Red with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2003 Honda C90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 13,752 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 EA03 HDX, 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 23 years old, this Honda C90 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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EA03 HDX is a 2003 Honda C90, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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