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R599 HGJ

1997 Honda C90

Blue Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

49,838 mi
Last recorded49,838 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 1997 Honda C9017,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR599 HGJ
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 49,838 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 49,331 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 49,268 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 47,282 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 45,118 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 May 2017 42,751 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 42,508 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 40,259 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2014 40,259 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 37,335 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2011 33,491 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 33,321 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 30,109 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 26,214 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 26,214 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 23,455 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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R599 HGJ is a 1997 Honda C90 in Blue with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R599 HGJ, 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 R599 HGJ registered?

R599 HGJ is a 1997 Honda C90, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R599 HGJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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