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R378 YJV

1997 Honda C90

Red Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

48,582 mi
Last recorded48,582 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda C9017,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR378 YJV
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 48,582 miles

Rear suspension slightly corroded swinging arm (2.4.A.2d)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 48,582 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear suspension slightly corroded swinging arm (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 45,538 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 45,537 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. bushes seized offside nearside (2.3.6b) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Fail 31 May 2016 45,537 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 42,089 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2015 42,089 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 15 May 2014 38,492 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 34,836 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 34,836 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 31,254 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2012 31,254 miles

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 29,666 miles

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 29,666 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 Jun 2011 29,661 miles

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 26,488 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2009 23,050 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 23,050 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 19,488 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 19,488 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2006 19,304 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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R378 YJV is a 1997 Honda C90 in Red with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 R378 YJV, 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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R378 YJV is a 1997 Honda C90, first registered on 19 August 1997.

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