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P61 VGC

1997 Honda C90

Red Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,542 mi
Last recorded17,542 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda C9017,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP61 VGC
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 9 Jul 2025 17,542 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 17,497 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 17,436 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 17,218 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect both shockabsorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear tyre cracking on the walls but it is tubed

Pass 14 Jul 2021 17,196 miles

Rear reduced damping on rear shockabsorbers

Rear tyre has cracks in the wall.

Pass 21 Jul 2020 17,167 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 17,147 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 17,109 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 17,046 miles

Front tyre cracking in walls and tread

Nearside Rear tyre has a crack on the wall

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 17,007 miles

Front tyre cracking but it is tubed

Pass 9 Jul 2015 16,995 miles

front tyre cracking

Pass 14 Jul 2014 16,842 miles

front tyre has cracks in it.

Pass 10 Jul 2013 16,771 miles

front tyre has hair line cracks in it

Pass 24 Jul 2012 16,743 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 16,715 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 16,631 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 16,425 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 16,076 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 15,998 miles

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

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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P61 VGC is a 1997 Honda C90 in Red with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P61 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P61 VGC registered?

P61 VGC is a 1997 Honda C90, first registered on 20 March 1997.

Is P61 VGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P61 VGC shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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