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P118 VBV

1996 Honda C90

Red Petrol 89cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

15,923 mi
Last recorded15,923 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 1996 Honda C9017,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP118 VBV
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine89cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 May 2015 15,923 miles

Front Brake cable excessively corroded (3.2.A1b)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Securing nut and split missing from rear brake torque arm.

Pass 12 Apr 2012 15,401 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 15,401 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 15,276 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 15,026 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 14,058 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 13,291 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2006 10,993 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 9,788 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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P118 VBV is a 1996 Honda C90 in Red with a 89cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P118 VBV, 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 P118 VBV registered?

P118 VBV is a 1996 Honda C90, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P118 VBV safe to buy?

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