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S48 MES

1998 Honda C90

Red Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32 mi
Last recorded32 miles
Recorded on8 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Honda C9018,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS48 MES
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2023 32 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 2 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 15,558 miles

noise from front brake drum

Pass 6 May 2015 15,456 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 15,445 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 15,255 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 15,255 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 14,956 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 14,956 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 13,860 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 13,828 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 11,919 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 11,865 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 11,864 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 11,525 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 11,525 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 11,281 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 10,286 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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S48 MES is a 1998 Honda C90 in Red with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S48 MES, 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 S48 MES registered?

S48 MES is a 1998 Honda C90, first registered on 9 December 1998.

Is S48 MES safe to buy?

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