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Y173 LRE

2001 Honda C90

Red Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

32,740 mi
Last recorded32,740 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda C9016,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY173 LRE
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 32,740 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 32,684 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 32,680 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2024 32,177 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 32,177 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 31,936 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 31,702 miles

dip/main beam switch works wrong way round

Fail 26 Jun 2018 31,698 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Shock absorber insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

dip/main beam switch works wrong way round

Pass 3 May 2017 31,495 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 31,423 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 30,470 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 30,401 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 29,226 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 28,368 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 28,365 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 25,364 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 21,492 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 17,972 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 14,743 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 11,094 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 8,957 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 5,761 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 3,356 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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Y173 LRE 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 Y173 LRE, 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 Y173 LRE registered?

Y173 LRE is a 2001 Honda C90, first registered on 3 July 2001.

Is Y173 LRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y173 LRE shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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