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S492 EGH

1998 Honda C90

Blue Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

33,937 mi
Last recorded33,937 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda C9018,206 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS492 EGH
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 33,937 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026 33,937 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 33,896 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 33,896 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brake lever excessively worn Operating lever pivot worn in rear backplate (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering operation impeded by a leg shield Cable fouling legshield (2.1.4 (e))

Handlebar mounting so insecure that steering is adversely affected (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pivot worn, but not excessively Pedal pivot (1.1.15 (b))

Chain guard missing

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 34,786 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension bushes worn slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 34,786 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension bushes worn slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp not working b brake switch stuck (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2016 34,784 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 312,685 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 312,685 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 27,342 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 27,453 miles

forks slightley of centre

Pass 26 May 2009 26,699 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 26 May 2009 26,699 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 May 2008 22,702 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 10 May 2008 22,689 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 22 May 2007 19,753 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 26 May 2006 17,119 miles

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 26 May 2006 17,119 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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S492 EGH is a 1998 Honda C90 in Blue with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S492 EGH, 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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S492 EGH is a 1998 Honda C90, first registered on 20 September 1998.

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