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L697 OWK

1993 Honda C90

Yellow Petrol 89cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

29,992 mi
Last recorded29,992 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Honda C9018,979 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL697 OWK
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine89cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 29,992 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 29,991 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear swingarm loose

Pass 16 Jun 2023 29,956 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 29,954 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 29,953 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 29,951 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 29,930 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 29,799 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 28,704 miles

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

Rear Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 27,387 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 26,109 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 24,700 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 23,161 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 23,133 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 23,133 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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L697 OWK is a 1993 Honda C90 in Yellow with a 89cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1993 Honda C90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 18,979 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L697 OWK, 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 33 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 L697 OWK registered?

L697 OWK is a 1993 Honda C90, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L697 OWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L697 OWK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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