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R390 CEU

1997 Honda Bali

Green Petrol 101cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,261 mi
Last recorded11,261 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Bali8,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR390 CEU
MakeHonda
ModelBali
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine101cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 28 Aug 2025 11,261 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 8,003 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front suspension has slight corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2023 7,890 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 7,861 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

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

Rear Brake cable slightly corroded (3.2.A1b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 5,115 miles

Front tyre deteriorated but no structural damage or chords exposed.

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 3,936 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 2,684 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 2,089 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Bali?

Based on 792 MOT tests across 140 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
516
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
140
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 13
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 12
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
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R390 CEU is a 1997 Honda Bali in Green with a 101cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Honda Bali models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 8,791 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Bali fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R390 CEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Bali typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Bali is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R390 CEU registered?

R390 CEU is a 1997 Honda Bali, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R390 CEU safe to buy?

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