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R148 ALK

1998 Honda C90M

Red Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,687 mi
Last recorded28,687 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Honda C90M17,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR148 ALK
MakeHonda
ModelC90M
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 28,687 miles

Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1b)

Rear carrier insecure

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 28,332 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 26,533 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 26,391 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 26,204 miles

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 26,204 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 25,799 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2008 25,799 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

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

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 25,257 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 13 Nov 2006 25,257 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 12 Nov 2005 23,360 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2005 23,360 miles

How Reliable is the Honda C90M?

Based on 1,336 MOT tests across 301 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
428
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
301
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 38
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 18
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 12
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling 11
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 11
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R148 ALK is a 1998 Honda C90M 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 1998 Honda C90M models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 17,384 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 C90M fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R148 ALK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda C90M typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 28 years old, this Honda C90M is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R148 ALK is a 1998 Honda C90M, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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