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R331 YGC

1998 Honda C90

Blue Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2012
Tests14 (6 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

75,280 mi
Last recorded75,280 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Honda C9018,206 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR331 YGC
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

6 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2011 75,280 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2011 75,280 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 75,273 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 75,273 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 75,272 miles

Registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt missing (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2010 75,145 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 75,145 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2009 74,592 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 71,895 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 54,453 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 54,453 miles

Front Front suspension assembly has excessive free play in the pivot bearings. (2.3.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 54,102 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 53,932 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Front Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2006 53,767 miles

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

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

Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

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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R331 YGC is a 1998 Honda C90 in Blue with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 R331 YGC, 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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R331 YGC is a 1998 Honda C90, first registered on 16 July 1998.

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