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R861 UOR

1997 Honda C90

Red Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,735 mi
Last recorded28,735 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda C9017,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR861 UOR
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 28,735 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 28,735 miles

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

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 28,325 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 27,927 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 27,427 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 27,234 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 27,156 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 26,982 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 26,289 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 26,289 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 26,188 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 25,919 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 25,012 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 23,748 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 22,362 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

slight wear in front suspension fulcrum bushes

Fail 27 Oct 2008 22,362 miles

Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

slight wear in front suspension fulcrum bushes

Pass 19 Oct 2007 20,030 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

front brake adjuster has had 75% used recommend inspection

front suspension lower fulcrum bushes slightly worn

Pass 13 Oct 2006 17,360 miles

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play in the pivot bearings. (2.3.2)

no adjustment left on front brake cable recommend inspection

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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R861 UOR is a 1997 Honda C90 in Red 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 R861 UOR, 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 R861 UOR registered?

R861 UOR is a 1997 Honda C90, first registered on 30 August 1997.

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