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F285 WRL

1989 Honda C90

Red Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

43,931 mi
Last recorded43,931 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 1989 Honda C9019,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF285 WRL
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 43,931 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 43,931 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 43,214 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 43,214 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 42,404 miles

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

slight cracking in tread of rear tyre

Fail 3 Mar 2011 42,404 miles

Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

slight cracking in tread of rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2010 41,530 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

cracking in front tyre

slight play in front suspension bushes

Pass 9 Mar 2009 40,562 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

slight cracking in front tyre

slight play in front suspension bushes

Fail 9 Mar 2009 40,562 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

slight cracking in front tyre

slight play in front suspension bushes

Pass 14 Mar 2008 39,501 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2007 38,663 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem misaligned which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 38,663 miles

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

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 37,802 miles

Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

speedometer not illuminated

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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F285 WRL is a 1989 Honda C90 in Red with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1989 Honda C90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 19,210 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 F285 WRL, 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 37 years old, this Honda C90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F285 WRL is a 1989 Honda C90, first registered on 17 April 1989.

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