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R429 ULK

1997 Honda C90

Green Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

415 mi
Last recorded415 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda C9017,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR429 ULK
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 415 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 282 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

daytime only mot test / lights masked off at the time of test.

Pass 18 May 2020 41 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 28,473 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 28,453 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 26,579 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 26,579 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 26,333 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 26,333 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 25,275 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 23,555 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 21,137 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 19,731 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 19,731 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Fail 5 Jun 2006 19,692 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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R429 ULK is a 1997 Honda C90 in Green with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R429 ULK, 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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R429 ULK is a 1997 Honda C90, first registered on 4 December 1997.

Is R429 ULK safe to buy?

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