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H449 RUB

1990 Honda C90

Red Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

27,007 mi
Last recorded27,007 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Honda C9019,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH449 RUB
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 27,007 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Jul 2025 26,922 miles

No lights fitted at time of test.

Fail 12 Jul 2025 26,922 miles

Brake component insecure Reaction bracket locking device missing. (1.1.21 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

No lights fitted at time of test.

Pass 5 Jul 2024 26,878 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 26,878 miles

Horn not working Needed adjusting. (7.7 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 26,785 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Apr 2022 26,229 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 26,229 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 26,139 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 26,139 miles

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

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 May 2019 26,080 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2019 26,080 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 25,739 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 25,739 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 25,629 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 25,423 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 24,935 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 24,565 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 24,060 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front suspension has slight distortion (2.3.8)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 24,060 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front suspension has slight distortion (2.3.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 23,545 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 23,513 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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H449 RUB is a 1990 Honda C90 in Red with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 H449 RUB, 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 H449 RUB registered?

H449 RUB is a 1990 Honda C90, first registered on 14 August 1990.

Is H449 RUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H449 RUB shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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