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V281 LMX

1999 Honda C90

Blue Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

27,778 mi
Last recorded27,778 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 1999 Honda C9016,974 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV281 LMX
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 27,778 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 27,726 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 27,101 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Centre Frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 27,096 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust System Corroded

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Centre Frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 24,835 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 22,577 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 20,759 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 20,759 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 2.50x17 (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2015 18,017 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 18,017 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 15,542 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 3 May 2012 15,401 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 3 May 2012 15,401 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 14,180 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 14,180 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 13,107 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 4 May 2010 13,107 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 11,521 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 11,521 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 10,168 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 10,168 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 9,036 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 9,036 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 7,847 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 7,847 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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V281 LMX is a 1999 Honda C90 in Blue with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Honda C90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 16,974 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 V281 LMX, 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 27 years old, this Honda C90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V281 LMX registered?

V281 LMX is a 1999 Honda C90, first registered on 21 October 1999.

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