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S906 SBU

1998 Honda C90

Blue Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

28,384 mi
Last recorded28,384 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda C9018,206 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS906 SBU
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 28,384 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 28,384 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 25,142 miles

Front brake sticking slightly

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 22,972 miles

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

Rear light dim

Fail 30 Nov 2023 22,786 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced pattern deteriated (4.1.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 20,492 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

horn weak

Front tyre badly perished no cord showing at time of test

Pass 27 Jan 2018 19,503 miles

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 20 Dec 2016 17,703 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

slight grab on brakes

Pass 1 Jul 2015 15,092 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 15,092 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 15,071 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 12,846 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 12,111 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))

Fail 13 Feb 2008 12,111 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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 16 Feb 2007 11,296 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 10,597 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 10,597 miles

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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S906 SBU is a 1998 Honda C90 in Blue 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 S906 SBU, 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 S906 SBU registered?

S906 SBU is a 1998 Honda C90, first registered on 7 September 1998.

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