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R259 ETW

1998 Honda C90

Red Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,159 mi
Last recorded34,159 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda C9018,206 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR259 ETW
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 34,159 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 33,086 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 33,086 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 32,973 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 32,973 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 32,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 32,943 miles

Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 32,871 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 32,871 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 32,167 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 32,469 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 31,332 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 31,332 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 15 Oct 2007 25,829 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 19,132 miles

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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R259 ETW is a 1998 Honda C90 in Red with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R259 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 R259 ETW registered?

R259 ETW is a 1998 Honda C90, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R259 ETW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R259 ETW shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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