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N797 JLC

1996 Honda C90

Blue Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,031 mi
Last recorded35,031 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda C9017,368 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN797 JLC
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2025 35,031 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake back plate insecure Torque arm split pin missing (1.1.14 (d))

Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Frame corroded near rear shock absorber top mounting - Inside O/S of frame under seat & Inside of rear mudguard. N/S & O/S of lower frame under side panels. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Chain guard missing Front sprocket cover also missing ()

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Slight play in top shock bush (5.3.2 (c))

Speedo not fitted - secured with cable tie. O/S footrest rubber loose & N/S footrest bent up. Chain link fitted with two outer plates.

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 35,031 miles

Nearside Chain guard missing side case also near front sprocket missing ()

Pass 16 Aug 2022 35,031 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 35,031 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2020 35,031 miles

Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2019 34,512 miles

Central Rear Upper Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 33,962 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 33,224 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 32,541 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 31,918 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 31,293 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 30,610 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2013 30,610 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake drum(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 29,717 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 28,872 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 28,059 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 26,984 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 24,686 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 22,175 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 19,492 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 16,868 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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N797 JLC is a 1996 Honda C90 in Blue with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N797 JLC, 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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N797 JLC is a 1996 Honda C90, first registered on 23 May 1996.

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