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S488 SJN

1998 Honda C90

Blue Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

49,737 mi
Last recorded49,737 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Honda C9018,206 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS488 SJN
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 49,737 miles

Nearside Lower main central stand held up by wire

Offside Rear indicator mounting starting to deteriorate

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

riders seat cover deteriorated

Fail 8 Sep 2018 49,737 miles

Nearside Lower main central stand held up by wire

Offside Rear Brake component insecure brake reaction bracket split pin missing (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Rear indicator mounting starting to deteriorate

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

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling 15mm to o/s (2.4 (a))

riders seat cover deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2017 46,200 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated rust (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2017 46,200 miles

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

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated rust (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 42,221 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 42,213 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Offside Rear Brake component is severely distorted rear brake lever arm on brake spindle/ back plate,lever requires putting on correctly and adjusting for correct travel (3.1.5)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 37,908 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey head joint (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2015 37,871 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Centre Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey head joint (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 35,128 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 34,554 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 33,367 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 32,243 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 32,243 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 31,033 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 31,033 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 29,549 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 277,768 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 25,962 miles

Nail in rear tyre

o/s footpeg rubber missing

Pass 23 Oct 2006 24,238 miles

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

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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S488 SJN is a 1998 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 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 S488 SJN, 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 S488 SJN registered?

S488 SJN is a 1998 Honda C90, first registered on 22 September 1998.

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