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G176 SFE

1989 Honda C90

Black Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,138 mi
Last recorded21,138 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Honda C9019,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG176 SFE
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 21,138 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 21,138 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2025 21,042 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022
Fail 11 Nov 2022

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2021

no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Jul 2020

No lights

Pass 8 Jan 2015 34,514 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 15,980 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 15,387 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2010 12,318 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 12,318 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 12,318 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 10,551 miles

Inner Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2005 10,467 miles

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

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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G176 SFE is a 1989 Honda C90 in Black with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G176 SFE, 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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What year was G176 SFE registered?

G176 SFE is a 1989 Honda C90, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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