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R71 XEV

1997 Honda C90

Blue Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

15,941 mi
Last recorded15,941 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda C9017,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR71 XEV
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 15,941 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 14,812 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 14,812 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 13,565 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 12,416 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 11,163 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 9,648 miles

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

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front front suspension bushes have slight freeplay

Fail 3 Nov 2015 9,648 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

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

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front front suspension bushes have slight freeplay

Pass 25 Sep 2014 8,854 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 8,129 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 8,123 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 8,093 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 8,067 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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R71 XEV is a 1997 Honda C90 in Blue with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 R71 XEV, 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 R71 XEV registered?

R71 XEV is a 1997 Honda C90, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R71 XEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R71 XEV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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