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R514 NBU

1998 Honda C90

Red Petrol 89cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

17,197 mi
Last recorded17,197 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda C9018,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR514 NBU
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine89cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 17,197 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 17,131 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 17,031 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 16,954 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 16,916 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 16,862 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 16,712 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 16,351 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 15,558 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 15,557 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 15,418 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 14,677 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 14,651 miles

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 12,922 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 11,988 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 11,882 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 11,831 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 11,831 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2005 11,758 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Chain guard fouling another component (6.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Jun 2005 11,758 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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R514 NBU is a 1998 Honda C90 in Red with a 89cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1998 Honda C90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 18,206 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 R514 NBU, 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 28 years old, this Honda C90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R514 NBU registered?

R514 NBU is a 1998 Honda C90, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is R514 NBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R514 NBU shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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