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R846 VLM

1997 Honda C90

Blue Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

38,510 mi
Last recorded38,510 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda C9017,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR846 VLM
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2020 38,510 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2020 38,510 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 37,143 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 37,119 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 37,106 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 37,101 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2015 37,085 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 37,070 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 36,405 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 36,390 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 35,523 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 35,523 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 34,124 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 34,124 miles

Brake cable excessively corroded (3.2.A1b)

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))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 31,310 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 31,310 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 28,648 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 26,173 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 23,617 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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R846 VLM is a 1997 Honda C90 in Blue with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R846 VLM, 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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R846 VLM is a 1997 Honda C90, first registered on 18 December 1997.

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