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R254 ETW

1998 Honda C90

Blue Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

594 mi
Last recorded594 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda C9018,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR254 ETW
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 594 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 400 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 399 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing chain adjuster nuts missing (5.2.1 (d))

Rear Brake back plate insecure no locking pin on rear torque arm (1.1.14 (d))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 617 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 612 miles

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (5.2.3 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2016 1 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 9,185 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 9,185 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 9,185 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 9,185 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 9,185 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 May 2011 9,185 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 9,185 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 9,185 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 8,886 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 8,886 miles

Front Brake lining(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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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R254 ETW is a 1998 Honda C90 in Blue with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R254 ETW, 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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What year was R254 ETW registered?

R254 ETW is a 1998 Honda C90, first registered on 23 March 1998.

Is R254 ETW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R254 ETW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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