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H291 GBY

1991 Honda C90

Red Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

11,621 mi
Last recorded11,621 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Honda C9019,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH291 GBY
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 11,621 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 11,621 miles

Front Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute ALL INDICATORS (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 11,617 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 11,604 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 11,597 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 11,577 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 11,540 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 11,504 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 11,501 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 11,435 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 11,435 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 11,401 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 11,329 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 11,326 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 11,304 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 11,304 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 11,229 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 11,229 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 11,188 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 14,067 miles

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 14,067 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 10,010 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 9,564 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 8,768 miles

Offside front indicator damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2008 8,020 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 5,747 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 3,562 miles

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

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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H291 GBY is a 1991 Honda C90 in Red with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 H291 GBY, 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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H291 GBY is a 1991 Honda C90, first registered on 19 March 1991.

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