MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,018 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
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
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
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)
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)
Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Honda C90?
Based on 113,520 MOT tests across 16,194 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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