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M498 VEB

1994 Honda C90

Red Petrol 89cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

82,224 mi
Last recorded82,224 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 1994 Honda C9019,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM498 VEB
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine89cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 82,224 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2014 82,224 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 79,106 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2013 79,106 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Fairing insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 29 May 2012 75,299 miles

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

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

Fail 29 May 2012 75,299 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 70,957 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2011 70,957 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

Rear Wheel corroded significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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

Rear suspension component excessively corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 60,879 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 56,117 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 56,015 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

REAR BRAKE LEVER NOT FITTED TO SPLINE CORRECTLY

REAR BRAKE NOT RETURNING

Pass 6 Jun 2006 48,124 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 48,124 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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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M498 VEB is a 1994 Honda C90 in Red with a 89cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 M498 VEB, 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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M498 VEB is a 1994 Honda C90, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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