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R578 YOO

1997 Honda C90

Red Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

9,504 mi
Last recorded9,504 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda C9017,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR578 YOO
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 9,504 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 8,824 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 8,340 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 8,340 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2022 7,958 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 7,685 miles

All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp advise replace battery (4.4.3 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 7,685 miles

All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp advise replace battery (4.4.3 (b))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 7,384 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 7,384 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 7,175 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 6,495 miles

advise inspect rear brake shoes and angle of lever

Fail 31 Mar 2018 6,495 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

advise inspect rear brake shoes and angle of lever

Pass 7 Apr 2017 5,416 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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R578 YOO is a 1997 Honda C90 in Red with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R578 YOO, 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 R578 YOO registered?

R578 YOO is a 1997 Honda C90, first registered on 2 September 1997.

Is R578 YOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R578 YOO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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