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P149 FRC

1997 Honda C90

Red Petrol 89cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

9,684 mi
Last recorded9,684 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda C9017,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP149 FRC
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine89cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 9,684 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 9,339 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 9,210 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 9,056 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 8,511 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 8,502 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 8,442 miles

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

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

rear brake near end of adjusment

Fail 23 Jun 2010 8,442 miles

Front Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

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

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

rear brake near end of adjusment

Pass 2 Jun 2009 8,182 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 7,815 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 7,532 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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P149 FRC is a 1997 Honda C90 in Red with a 89cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1997 Honda C90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 17,418 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 P149 FRC, 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 29 years old, this Honda C90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P149 FRC registered?

P149 FRC is a 1997 Honda C90, first registered on 21 May 1997.

Is P149 FRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P149 FRC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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