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R317 TFC

1997 Honda C90

Blue Petrol 89cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,486 mi
Last recorded28,486 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda C9017,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR317 TFC
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine89cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 28,486 miles

Rear Play in rear swingarm bushes/bearings not excessive

Pass 22 Feb 2018 25,583 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 24,094 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 24,094 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 21,999 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 21,994 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 15,299 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 10,334 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 8,306 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 8,306 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 4,849 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 4,661 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 4,654 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 4,327 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 3,958 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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R317 TFC is a 1997 Honda C90 in Blue with a 89cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R317 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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R317 TFC is a 1997 Honda C90, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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