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R428 HGN

1997 Honda C90

Blue Petrol 89cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,913 mi
Last recorded26,913 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda C9017,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR428 HGN
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine89cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2012 26,913 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 26,913 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

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

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 26,915 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 23,844 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 20,499 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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R428 HGN is a 1997 Honda C90 in Blue with a 89cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R428 HGN, 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 R428 HGN registered?

R428 HGN is a 1997 Honda C90, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R428 HGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R428 HGN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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