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R441 ENV

1997 Honda C90

Red Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

52,322 mi
Last recorded52,322 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda C9017,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR441 ENV
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 52,322 miles

Rear rear tyre not beaded correctly

Front front wheel spokes loose

Front slight tyre sidewall cracking

handlebar mount slightly worn

Fail 8 May 2025 52,322 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front front wheel spokes loose

Front slight tyre sidewall cracking

handlebar mount slightly worn

Rear rear tyre not beaded correctly

Pass 9 Jun 2018 52,260 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 51,773 miles

no chainguard fitted

slight play in rear cushdrive rubbers

Fail 6 Jun 2017 51,773 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

no chainguard fitted

slight play in rear cushdrive rubbers

Pass 10 Jun 2016 50,631 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 50,562 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 49,562 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 47,786 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 47,786 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 46,828 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 46,828 miles

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

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2010 46,807 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 37,553 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 37,553 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2009 37,553 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

both rear indicators insecure

Pass 1 Jul 2006 37,552 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 37,552 miles

Front Brake back plate(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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R441 ENV is a 1997 Honda C90 in Red with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R441 ENV, 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 R441 ENV registered?

R441 ENV is a 1997 Honda C90, first registered on 12 November 1997.

Is R441 ENV safe to buy?

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