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R407 BMB

1997 Honda C90

Blue Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

16,509 mi
Last recorded16,509 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda C9017,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR407 BMB
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 16,509 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 16,540 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 16,498 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 16,493 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 16,488 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 16,482 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 16,476 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 16,471 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 16,459 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 16,459 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 16,451 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 16,445 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 16,440 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 16,427 miles

The battery is flat

The front tyre is showing sgns of age

Pass 10 Jul 2010 16,400 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 16,396 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 16,396 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 16,393 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 16,392 miles

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

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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R407 BMB is a 1997 Honda C90 in Blue with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R407 BMB, 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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What year was R407 BMB registered?

R407 BMB is a 1997 Honda C90, first registered on 16 October 1997.

Is R407 BMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R407 BMB shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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