MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,561 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Honda C90?
Based on 113,520 MOT tests across 16,194 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R78 XEV is a 1997 Honda C90 in Red with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 R78 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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R78 XEV is a 1997 Honda C90, first registered on 21 October 1997.
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