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OV51 JZW

2001 Honda C90

Red Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

16,640 mi
Last recorded16,640 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda C9016,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 JZW
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 16,640 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 16,517 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 16,120 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 15,019 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 15,019 miles

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 15,005 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 5,005 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding pedal not releasing (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jun 2016 14,999 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 13,652 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 13,640 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 10,218 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 10,218 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 9,186 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 5,762 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 5,762 miles

Front Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

Pass 1 Sep 2010 3,904 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2008 2,863 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 2,863 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 2,452 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 1,997 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 1,818 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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OV51 JZW is a 2001 Honda C90 in Red with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Honda C90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 16,717 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 OV51 JZW, 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 25 years old, this Honda C90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV51 JZW registered?

OV51 JZW is a 2001 Honda C90, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is OV51 JZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV51 JZW shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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