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F472 OTN

1989 Honda C90

Blue Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,855 mi
Last recorded40,855 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 1989 Honda C9019,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF472 OTN
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2011 40,855 miles

Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 40,855 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 37,190 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 37,140 miles

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 32,630 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 32,630 miles

Front Motorcycle structure excessively distorted (6.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 28,931 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 28,931 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 24,421 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 24,421 miles

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

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 19,811 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 19,811 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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F472 OTN is a 1989 Honda C90 in Blue with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F472 OTN, 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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F472 OTN is a 1989 Honda C90, first registered on 1 July 1989.

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