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HKL 290Y

1983 Honda C90

Blue Petrol 89cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

25,567 mi
Last recorded25,567 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 1983 Honda C9014,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKL 290Y
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine89cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 25,567 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 25,135 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 24,867 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 24,156 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 23,933 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 23,610 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 23,610 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 26,830 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 23,134 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 21,194 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 21,188 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 21,166 miles

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

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Fail 15 Apr 2006 21,166 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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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HKL 290Y is a 1983 Honda C90 in Blue with a 89cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1983 Honda C90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 14,017 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 HKL 290Y, 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 43 years old, this Honda C90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HKL 290Y registered?

HKL 290Y is a 1983 Honda C90, first registered on 31 May 1983.

Is HKL 290Y safe to buy?

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