MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,266 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Chain guard missing
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)
Offside Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Chain guard missing
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
chainguide missing
chainguide missing
Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
How Reliable is the Honda C90?
Based on 113,520 MOT tests across 16,194 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R229 YLC is a 1998 Honda C90 in Red with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R229 YLC, 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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R229 YLC is a 1998 Honda C90, first registered on 1 May 1998.
Is R229 YLC safe to buy?
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