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R142 VLH

1997 Honda C90

Blue Petrol 89cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

37,836 mi
Last recorded37,836 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda C9017,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR142 VLH
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine89cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2010 37,836 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 37,808 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 33,625 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 28,207 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 28,207 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 20,953 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 20,953 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake lever mounting cracked (3.1.2c)

Front Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Wheel damaged significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 18,491 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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R142 VLH is a 1997 Honda C90 in Blue with a 89cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R142 VLH, 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 R142 VLH registered?

R142 VLH is a 1997 Honda C90, first registered on 28 December 1997.

Is R142 VLH safe to buy?

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