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G85 XBU

1990 Honda C90MG

Red Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 1990 Honda C90MG16,092 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG85 XBU
MakeHonda
ModelC90MG
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026

Chain guard missing ()

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

no usable lighting fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Jul 2024 18,828 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 13,459 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

chain gard missing

no lights fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2018

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel fixing missing (multiple fixings) split pin (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

chain gard missing

no lights fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2014 11,892 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 11,892 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 9,487 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 7,950 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 7,950 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Honda C90MG?

Based on 966 MOT tests across 235 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
267
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
235
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 16
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 11
Drive chain excessively loose 10
Motorcycle structure excessively corroded 9
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G85 XBU is a 1990 Honda C90MG in Red with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1990 Honda C90MG models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 16,092 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 C90MG fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G85 XBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda C90MG typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 36 years old, this Honda C90MG is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G85 XBU registered?

G85 XBU is a 1990 Honda C90MG, first registered on 31 May 1990.

Is G85 XBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G85 XBU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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