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R389 HHK

1998 Honda C90

Blue Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

35,353 mi
Last recorded35,353 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Honda C9018,206 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR389 HHK
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2014 35,353 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 35,264 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly bent (2.3.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 35,264 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly bent (2.3.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 32,776 miles

nsr indicator broken

Fail 27 Oct 2012 32,776 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

nsr indicator broken

Pass 22 Mar 2012 32,776 miles

Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 32,776 miles

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

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2011 31,331 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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)

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

Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 31,331 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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)

Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 28,383 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 26,393 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 26,391 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 23,722 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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R389 HHK is a 1998 Honda C90 in Blue with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R389 HHK, 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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R389 HHK is a 1998 Honda C90, first registered on 22 June 1998.

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