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M223 HTA

1994 Honda C90

Red Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

19,291 mi
Last recorded19,291 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Honda C9019,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM223 HTA
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 19,291 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 19,220 miles

Front fairing damaged

Fail 24 Feb 2025 19,219 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front fairing damaged

Pass 26 Aug 2023 17,925 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 16,556 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 14,727 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 14,727 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 14,704 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 14,687 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 14,654 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 14,403 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 14,184 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 14,184 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 14,081 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 24 Oct 2015 14,081 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 13,675 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 13,417 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 13,417 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 13,339 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 13,319 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 13,226 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 13,071 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 12,925 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 12,726 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 12,726 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 25 Oct 2006 12,422 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 12,422 miles

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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M223 HTA is a 1994 Honda C90 in Red with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1994 Honda C90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 19,385 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 M223 HTA, 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 32 years old, this Honda C90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M223 HTA registered?

M223 HTA is a 1994 Honda C90, first registered on 1 November 1994.

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