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R56 WHJ

1997 Honda C90

Blue Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

40,410 mi
Last recorded40,410 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda C9017,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR56 WHJ
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2012 40,410 miles

Rear tyre is of off road type

Fail 21 Sep 2012 40,399 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front brake cable stiff

Pass 22 Apr 2011 39,942 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 39,510 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 39,506 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Wheel fractured significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2008 36,725 miles

Front Wheel damaged significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 36,725 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 32,157 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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R56 WHJ is a 1997 Honda C90 in Blue with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R56 WHJ, 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 R56 WHJ registered?

R56 WHJ is a 1997 Honda C90, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R56 WHJ safe to buy?

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