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H396 OWP

1990 Honda C90

Red Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

20,297 mi
Last recorded20,297 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 Honda C9019,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH396 OWP
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 20,297 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 19,904 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 19,512 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 19,512 miles

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 19,108 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 19,100 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn swinging arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 18,632 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 18,285 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 17,795 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jan 2007 17,788 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear 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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H396 OWP is a 1990 Honda C90 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 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 H396 OWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H396 OWP registered?

H396 OWP is a 1990 Honda C90, first registered on 7 August 1990.

Is H396 OWP safe to buy?

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