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N454 NPN

1996 Honda C90

Blue Petrol 89cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,108 mi
Last recorded42,108 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda C9017,368 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN454 NPN
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine89cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 42,108 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 41,494 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 40,978 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 40,476 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 40,476 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 39,358 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 38,277 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 35,012 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 34,104 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 32,832 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 32,832 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 32,459 miles

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

front brake slightly sticking

horn works but quiet

Pass 27 Jul 2013 30,277 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 28,100 miles

steering slightly twisted

Pass 1 Jun 2011 22,599 miles

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

front screen has a piece broken off it

Fail 1 Jun 2011 22,599 miles

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

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

front screen has a piece broken off it

Pass 8 Jun 2010 16,852 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 16,852 miles

Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 15,500 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 15,433 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 15,330 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 15,233 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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N454 NPN is a 1996 Honda C90 in Blue with a 89cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1996 Honda C90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 17,368 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 N454 NPN, 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 30 years old, this Honda C90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N454 NPN registered?

N454 NPN is a 1996 Honda C90, first registered on 22 February 1996.

Is N454 NPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N454 NPN shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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