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R315 TFC

1997 Honda C90

Red Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

41,957 mi
Last recorded41,957 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda C9017,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR315 TFC
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 41,957 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also over 10 years old (2014) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 41,802 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 41,802 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 41,802 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 41,678 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 41,584 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 41,584 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 41,551 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 41,396 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 34,707 miles

exhaust position

Fail 24 Aug 2016 34,707 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

exhaust position

Pass 12 Aug 2015 27,451 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

rear shockabsorber bushes condition

Pass 26 Aug 2014 13,246 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 13,246 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 12,953 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 11,606 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 11,604 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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R315 TFC is a 1997 Honda C90 in Red with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R315 TFC, 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 R315 TFC registered?

R315 TFC is a 1997 Honda C90, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R315 TFC safe to buy?

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