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R126 HGN

1997 Honda C90

Red Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,538 mi
Last recorded26,538 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda C9017,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 HGN
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2013 26,538 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 21,550 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 21,550 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

front mudguard damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2011 21,270 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 20,994 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 20,994 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 20,760 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 20,760 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 20,455 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 20,271 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 19,948 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 19,948 miles

Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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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R126 HGN is a 1997 Honda C90 in Red with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R126 HGN, 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 R126 HGN registered?

R126 HGN is a 1997 Honda C90, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R126 HGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R126 HGN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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