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R459 HGJ

1997 Honda C90

Blue Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

22,887 mi
Last recorded22,887 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda C9017,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR459 HGJ
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 22,887 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 22,887 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding STICKING ON (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 21,347 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 19,852 miles

Slightly slow return rear brake pedal.

Pass 29 Sep 2021 18,092 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 16,761 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 16,761 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 13,368 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 13,368 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 12,358 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 12,146 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 12,141 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 11,954 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 11,838 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 11,838 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 10,590 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 7,589 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 7,534 miles

Battery slightly flat.

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2007 6,945 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 6,945 miles

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

front tyre slightly perished.

Pass 29 Nov 2006 6,010 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 5,460 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 5,460 miles

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Front & rear tyres are starting to perish

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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R459 HGJ is a 1997 Honda C90 in Blue with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 R459 HGJ, 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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R459 HGJ is a 1997 Honda C90, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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