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S242 WPU

1998 Honda C90

Red Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

3,904 mi
Last recorded3,904 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Honda C9018,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS242 WPU
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 3,904 miles

Day time use only

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 1,659 miles

Day time use only all lights taped up

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 38,720 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 38,720 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 38,720 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front Mudguard Missing

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 38,720 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Chain guard missing ()

Front Mudguard Missing

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 38,720 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front mudguard missing

Pass 23 Oct 2014 38,720 miles

chain/sprockets worn

Fail 17 Oct 2014 38,720 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

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

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

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

chain/sprockets worn

n/s rider footrest bent

Fail 25 Sep 2014 38,719 miles

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

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

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

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

chain/sprockets worn

chainguard/front mudguard not fitted

rider footrest bent

Pass 7 Oct 2013 38,328 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

cush drive worn excessivly

Pass 15 Aug 2012 36,005 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 34,824 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 34,761 miles

Front Brake cable badly frayed (3.2.A1b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 32,534 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 30,376 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 28,329 miles

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

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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S242 WPU is a 1998 Honda C90 in Red with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S242 WPU, 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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S242 WPU is a 1998 Honda C90, first registered on 18 December 1998.

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