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R270 ETW

1998 Honda C90

Red Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,879 mi
Last recorded59,879 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Honda C9018,206 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR270 ETW
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2009 59,879 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 59,172 miles

Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1)

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake lever pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 46,334 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 46,334 miles

Front Wheel corroded significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 37,783 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2007 37,349 miles

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)

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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R270 ETW is a 1998 Honda C90 in Red with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R270 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 R270 ETW registered?

R270 ETW is a 1998 Honda C90, first registered on 17 March 1998.

Is R270 ETW safe to buy?

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