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P29 VGC

1997 Honda C90

Red Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

15,126 mi
Last recorded15,126 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda C9017,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP29 VGC
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 15,126 miles

chain guards not fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2017 15,126 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

chain guards not fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2015 16,067 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 16,067 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 16,067 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 16,067 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear Upper Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

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

Chain guard missing

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 16,067 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 4 Feb 2014 16,067 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Chain guard missing

Fail 30 Jan 2013 16,067 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

chain guard missing

Pass 30 Jan 2013 16,067 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

chain guard missing

Pass 12 Jan 2012 16,067 miles

chain guard missing

Fail 9 Jan 2012 16,067 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

chain guard missing

Pass 2 Feb 2010 16,067 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 16,067 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 16,093 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2009 16,093 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 16,053 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 16,053 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 16,053 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 14,935 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 14,916 miles

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

Rear Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

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

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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P29 VGC is a 1997 Honda C90 in Red with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 P29 VGC, 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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P29 VGC is a 1997 Honda C90, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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