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H278 DEG

1991 Honda C90

Red Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,342 mi
Last recorded28,342 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 1991 Honda C9019,890 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH278 DEG
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2012 28,342 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 27,796 miles

Front Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

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

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 27,796 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

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

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 26,973 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 25,930 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

advise lots of travel in rear brake pedal

Pass 25 Mar 2008 24,564 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2008 24,556 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.3)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2008 24,542 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 23,303 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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H278 DEG is a 1991 Honda C90 in Red with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Honda C90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 19,890 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 H278 DEG, 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 35 years old, this Honda C90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H278 DEG registered?

H278 DEG is a 1991 Honda C90, first registered on 28 January 1991.

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