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LD03 BYV

2003 Honda C90

Blue Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

62,665 mi
Last recorded62,665 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda C9013,752 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 BYV
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 62,665 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 62,665 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 61,798 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 May 2023 61,798 miles

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

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 May 2022 60,146 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 60,146 miles

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

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2020 56,454 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 54,822 miles

Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 54,685 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 51,801 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 51,801 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Nearside Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 45,531 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 38,804 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 30,322 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 28,113 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 20,470 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 20,469 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1)

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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LD03 BYV is a 2003 Honda C90 in Blue with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2003 Honda C90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 13,752 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 LD03 BYV, 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 23 years old, this Honda C90 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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LD03 BYV is a 2003 Honda C90, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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