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R521 AKL

1997 Honda C90

Red Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

55,018 mi
Last recorded55,018 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda C9017,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR521 AKL
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 55,018 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 54,543 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 54,357 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 5 Aug 2016 53,473 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 53,329 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 52,425 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 52,425 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 52,423 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

engine will not start lights exhaust throttle not tested

Fail 30 Jan 2015 52,411 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

seat pan cracked

Pass 16 Dec 2013 51,535 miles

Chain guard missing

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front suspension assembly slightly bent (2.3.1)

Front suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the suspension (2.3.6a)

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 51,535 miles

Chain guard missing

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front suspension assembly slightly bent (2.3.1)

Front suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the suspension (2.3.6a)

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

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

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 63,300 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 63,300 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 53,628 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 41,270 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 4 Apr 2008 25,032 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 25,032 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 63,336 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 62,079 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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R521 AKL is a 1997 Honda C90 in Red with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R521 AKL, 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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R521 AKL is a 1997 Honda C90, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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