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R207 HVW

1998 Honda C90

Red Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

25,793 mi
Last recorded25,793 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Honda C9018,206 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR207 HVW
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2010 25,793 miles

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

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

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 25,793 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 20,380 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 20,380 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 16,773 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 14 Dec 2007 16,764 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 14,284 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 13,748 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2005 13,748 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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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R207 HVW is a 1998 Honda C90 in Red with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1998 Honda C90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 18,206 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 R207 HVW, 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 28 years old, this Honda C90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R207 HVW is a 1998 Honda C90, first registered on 23 May 1998.

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