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P173 HKR

1996 Honda C90

Red Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

25,162 mi
Last recorded25,162 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda C9017,368 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP173 HKR
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 25,162 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 25,013 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 25,009 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

front brake lever has little reserve travel.

Pass 10 Jun 2022 24,869 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 24,822 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 24,648 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 23,517 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 23,501 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 23,501 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly stiff (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

spring on the central stand not strong enough to hold the stand

Pass 19 Aug 2014 25,492 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 23,482 miles

Nearside footrest bent

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 23,469 miles

Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 23,217 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 20,010 miles

CUSH DRIVE WORN TO EXCESS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 19,970 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

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

CUSH DRIVE WORN TO EXCESS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 19,968 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 19,968 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

central stand insecure and can easy touch the wheel

Pass 17 Oct 2007 10,175 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 10,175 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 29,319 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 27,663 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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P173 HKR is a 1996 Honda C90 in Red with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P173 HKR, 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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P173 HKR is a 1996 Honda C90, first registered on 20 December 1996.

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