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F978 BKC

1989 Honda C90

Red Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

28,151 mi
Last recorded28,151 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 1989 Honda C9019,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF978 BKC
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 28,151 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 28,148 miles

Brake component insecure torque rod split pin missing (1.1.21 (c))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected (5.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Wheel more than one fixing missing split pin missing from rear wheel spindle (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2018 25,407 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 25,389 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Brake component inadequately mounted torque arm (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 18,869 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake adjustment high

Fail 1 Jun 2017 18,867 miles

Drive chain excessively tight tight parts (6.2.1d)

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride joining link clip (6.2.1h)

Rear Lower Brake locking device missing torque arm (3.2.A1e)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake adjustment high

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 14,624 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 14,624 miles

Brake locking device missing rear brake torque arm (3.2.A1e)

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 13,589 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 13,587 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 13,532 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 13,509 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

front suspension has slight play in lower offside linkage bush

front tyre has cracking in tread and sidewall

Pass 21 Jun 2011 11,369 miles

front tyre has age related cracking

Pass 11 Jun 2010 13,303 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 13,130 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 13,004 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 12,663 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 12,518 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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F978 BKC is a 1989 Honda C90 in Red with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F978 BKC, 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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F978 BKC is a 1989 Honda C90, first registered on 1 June 1989.

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