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R590 YOW

1997 Honda C90

Red Petrol 89cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

528 mi
Last recorded528 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda C9017,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR590 YOW
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine89cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 528 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 524 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 510 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 503 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 335 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 18 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 8,155 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Front Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

left grip poor

Pass 24 Sep 2007 7,182 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2006 6,256 miles

Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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R590 YOW is a 1997 Honda C90 in Red with a 89cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R590 YOW, 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 R590 YOW registered?

R590 YOW is a 1997 Honda C90, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R590 YOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R590 YOW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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