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R69 CHK

1997 Honda C90

Blue Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

190 mi
Last recorded190 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda C9017,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR69 CHK
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 190 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 312 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 312 miles

no front or rear lights fitted at test

no indicators fitted at test

Pass 19 Jul 2023 287 miles

Chain guard missing

Daytime Mot No Lights or Indicators Fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2022 23 miles

no front or rear lights fitted at time of test

no indicators fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Aug 2021

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021

Front Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020

Chain guard missing

Daytime Use Only

Pass 17 Jun 2015 28,453 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 27,820 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 26,969 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 26,969 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Front Brake lever mounting cracked (3.1.2c)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 25,036 miles

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 23,762 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010 23,762 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 21,843 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 19,708 miles

the headlight beam pattern is not clearly defined ! minor deteriation in the lens.

Pass 6 Jun 2006 13,337 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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R69 CHK is a 1997 Honda C90 in Blue with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R69 CHK, 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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R69 CHK is a 1997 Honda C90, first registered on 19 October 1997.

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