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P969 SHV

1997 Honda C90

Blue Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

17,514 mi
Last recorded17,514 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda C9017,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP969 SHV
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 17,514 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 17,497 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2024 17,497 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 17,476 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 17,466 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 17,234 miles

Front tyre cracking up

Fail 26 Mar 2021 17,234 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake rod has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyre cracking up

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 15,490 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 15,490 miles

Offside Front Brake cable excessively worn (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released front stop light switch (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2019 13,939 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 12,717 miles

Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 23 Feb 2018 12,717 miles

Front Brake cable knotted (3.2.A1b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 11,545 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 10,091 miles

Rear rear tyre one size up

Pass 12 Feb 2015 9,971 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 9,961 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 9,525 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 8,606 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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P969 SHV is a 1997 Honda C90 in Blue with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P969 SHV, 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 P969 SHV registered?

P969 SHV is a 1997 Honda C90, first registered on 10 April 1997.

Is P969 SHV safe to buy?

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