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N493 RFJ

1995 Honda C90

Red Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

45,149 mi
Last recorded45,149 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Honda C9019,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN493 RFJ
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 45,149 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 44,807 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 43,818 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 42,848 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 41,372 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 40,480 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 39,744 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 39,130 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2015 39,060 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 38,685 miles

advise head light low/high wrong way round

advise side light missing

Fail 14 Mar 2014 38,680 miles

Centre Rear Upper Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

Nearside Rear Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 36,884 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 34,309 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 34,309 miles

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

Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 32,000 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 32,000 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2010 29,958 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 27,930 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 25,915 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 25,903 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 23,743 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 21,619 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 21,606 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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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N493 RFJ is a 1995 Honda C90 in Red with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1995 Honda C90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 19,033 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 N493 RFJ, 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 31 years old, this Honda C90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N493 RFJ is a 1995 Honda C90, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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