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R246 HAV

1997 Honda C90

Red Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

19,863 mi
Last recorded19,863 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda C9017,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR246 HAV
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 19,863 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 19,729 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 18,658 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute flat battery (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 18,636 miles

All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp battery voltage low (4.4.3 (b))

Horn not working properly battery voltage low (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre pressure low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2018 18,529 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 18,452 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 18,328 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 18,328 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp battery (1.1.3b)

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp battery (1.5.1c)

Horn sounds harsh or grating battery (1.7.3c)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 18,145 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 17,902 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2014 17,898 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 15,797 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 13,170 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 9,859 miles

front tyre sidewall perished

Fail 17 Jan 2011 9,859 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

front tyre sidewall perished

Fail 9 Nov 2009 9,855 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 9,855 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 9,814 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 8,817 miles

weak battery

Pass 11 Sep 2006 7,019 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 7,019 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

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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R246 HAV is a 1997 Honda C90 in Red with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R246 HAV, 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 R246 HAV registered?

R246 HAV is a 1997 Honda C90, first registered on 4 December 1997.

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