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R768 HKX

1997 Honda C90

Red Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

26,624 mi
Last recorded26,624 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda C9017,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR768 HKX
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 26,624 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 26,507 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 26,498 miles

Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front tyre slightly cracking/perishing

Pass 27 Jul 2023 26,417 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 26,369 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 26,337 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 26,243 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 26,243 miles

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 30 May 2019 26,014 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 25 May 2018 25,806 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 25 May 2018 25,806 miles

Nearside Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced frame under seat (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 25,256 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied lever bent (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 19 May 2017 25,256 miles

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

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Headlamp switch faulty high/low beam lever missing (1.2.4)

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied lever bent (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 24,198 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 27 May 2015 23,084 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 23,084 miles

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 28 May 2014 22,063 miles

N/S/R Indecator held on with tape

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 19 May 2014 22,063 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

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

N/S/R Indecator held on with tape

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2013 20,997 miles

N/S Indicators flash faster then O/S

Pass 29 May 2012 19,905 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 May 2012 19,903 miles

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

Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Stand seazed

Pass 12 May 2011 18,807 miles

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

N/S Indecators flash faster then O/S

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 17,775 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2010 17,775 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 16,668 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 15,665 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 May 2007 14,480 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 14,480 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 13,294 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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R768 HKX is a 1997 Honda C90 in Red with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 R768 HKX, 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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R768 HKX is a 1997 Honda C90, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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