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S409 COU

1998 Honda C90

Red Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

8,121 mi
Last recorded8,121 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda C9018,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS409 COU
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 8,121 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 8,121 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 7,829 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 7,829 miles

Front Forks insecure (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 7,758 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 7,598 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 6,873 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 6,873 miles

Front Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected head bearings far to loose (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2021 6,655 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 6,655 miles

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 6,326 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 5,943 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Front Suspension arms have slight wear but OK (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 5,416 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 4,810 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 4,167 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Slight wear in front suspension bushes

Fail 12 Sep 2015 4,164 miles

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

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

Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. Rear wheel (4.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 3,504 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 2,962 miles

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

Front tyre has sligt cracks in tread

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 2,458 miles

Front Tyre has small perish cracks at point in middle of tread

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 1,488 miles

The Front tyre has some perish marks on the tread

Fail 23 Sep 2011 1,488 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

The Front tyre has some perish marks on the tread

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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S409 COU is a 1998 Honda C90 in Red with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S409 COU, 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 S409 COU registered?

S409 COU is a 1998 Honda C90, first registered on 22 October 1998.

Is S409 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S409 COU shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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