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H290 ATA

1990 Honda C90

Red Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

65,353 mi
Last recorded65,353 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Honda C9019,584 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH290 ATA
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 65,353 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 65,267 miles

Front Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 65,261 miles

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

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 65,131 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 65,126 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 64,764 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 63,024 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

rear number plate slightly damaged

Pass 25 Jun 2013 61,410 miles

Rear Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

slight play in front fork bushes

Pass 8 Jun 2012 58,165 miles

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

front tyre starting to perish

Pass 21 Jun 2011 51,610 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 44,597 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 44,597 miles

Offside Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 38,745 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 38,745 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 32,718 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

front suspension lower linkages have slight play but not excessive.

Pass 18 Jun 2007 24,771 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 24,771 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 16,784 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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H290 ATA is a 1990 Honda C90 in Red with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1990 Honda C90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 19,584 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 H290 ATA, 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 36 years old, this Honda C90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H290 ATA registered?

H290 ATA is a 1990 Honda C90, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H290 ATA safe to buy?

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