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R646 ARL

1997 Honda C90

Blue Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,000 mi
Last recorded22,000 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda C9017,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR646 ARL
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 22,000 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 22,000 miles

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2021 22,000 miles

no anti slip on foot rests

no chain guard

Pass 7 Jul 2020 21,960 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 21,959 miles

Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working works at first, then stops working when brake pressed harder (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 21,735 miles

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by rear indicators (4.2.3 (b))

riders footrest rubbers missing

Fail 4 Jul 2019 21,735 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by rear indicators (4.2.3 (b))

riders footrest rubbers missing

Pass 28 Jun 2018 21,626 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 21,626 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible seperate main beam lamp (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 20,918 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 20,508 miles

light corosion on front an d rear spokes

Pass 10 Jan 2013 14,790 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 12,273 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 11,744 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 11,723 miles

Front Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1)

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

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 9,441 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 8,835 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 7,909 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 19 Jul 2007 7,909 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 6,965 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2006 6,965 miles

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

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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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R646 ARL is a 1997 Honda C90 in Blue with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R646 ARL, 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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R646 ARL is a 1997 Honda C90, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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