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R681 YLD

1998 Honda C90

Red Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,877 mi
Last recorded33,877 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda C9018,206 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR681 YLD
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 33,877 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 33,877 miles

Brake clevis joint insecure front cable (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear swinging arm play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 33,871 miles

Front Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation cable (1.1.15 (d))

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn swinging arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 33,736 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 5 Jul 2023 32,923 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 32,735 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 32,710 miles

Brake component inadequately mounted Torque reaction arm (1.1.21 (c))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose x1 (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose x3 (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 31,706 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 31,514 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 31,368 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 May 2011 30,750 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 29,734 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 28,420 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 28,410 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 26,479 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 24,932 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 24,889 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 24,889 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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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R681 YLD is a 1998 Honda C90 in Red with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Honda C90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 18,206 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 R681 YLD, 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 28 years old, this Honda C90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R681 YLD is a 1998 Honda C90, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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