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W523 RLJ

2000 Honda C90

Red Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

26,710 mi
Last recorded26,710 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda C9016,934 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW523 RLJ
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 26,710 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 24,953 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 23,229 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 22,581 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 20,799 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 18,865 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 18,865 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 16,857 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 15,848 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 15,842 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 15,788 miles

slight play in head stock found on retest

Fail 24 Jun 2016 15,782 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 14,085 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 13,157 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 10,967 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 9,053 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 9,053 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 9,023 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 6,860 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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W523 RLJ is a 2000 Honda C90 in Red with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2000 Honda C90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 16,934 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 W523 RLJ, 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 26 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 W523 RLJ registered?

W523 RLJ is a 2000 Honda C90, first registered on 1 August 2000.

Is W523 RLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W523 RLJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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