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S183 JLN

1998 Honda C90

Red Petrol 89cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,384 mi
Last recorded42,384 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda C9018,206 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS183 JLN
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine89cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 42,384 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 42,347 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 42,081 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 42,008 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 41,963 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 41,887 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 41,864 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 41,766 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 41,747 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 41,747 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 7 Sep 2010 41,747 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 37,004 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 37,004 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2009 36,806 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Front Front suspension has severe distortion of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.3.8)

Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Front Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Front Wheel damaged significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear Wheel damaged significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 18,168 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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S183 JLN is a 1998 Honda C90 in Red with a 89cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Honda C90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 18,206 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 S183 JLN, 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 28 years old, this Honda C90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S183 JLN registered?

S183 JLN is a 1998 Honda C90, first registered on 5 September 1998.

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