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VX51 FYG

2001 Honda C90

Red Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

30,121 mi
Last recorded30,121 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda C9016,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 FYG
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 30,121 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 30,053 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 29,857 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 29,857 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure swingarm spindle loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 29,720 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 29,490 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 29,490 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 29,317 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 29,200 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 28,998 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 28,998 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 28,736 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 28,252 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2016 28,252 miles

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 27,458 miles

Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

handlebars twisted

o/sice footrest bent

Fail 17 Aug 2013 27,458 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

handlebars twisted

o/sice footrest bent

Pass 1 Aug 2012 24,310 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 21,424 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 19,938 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 18,473 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 16,782 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 15,282 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 13,211 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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VX51 FYG is a 2001 Honda C90 in Red with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2001 Honda C90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 16,717 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 VX51 FYG, 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 25 years old, this Honda C90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX51 FYG registered?

VX51 FYG is a 2001 Honda C90, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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