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Y78 RNH

2001 Honda C90

Blue Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,665 mi
Last recorded1,665 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda C9016,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY78 RNH
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 1,665 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 1,665 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 1,629 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2024 1,629 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2013 623 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 623 miles

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

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 64,348 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 64,348 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 59,229 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 59,229 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 55,253 miles

Nearside Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 55,253 miles

Nearside Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 36,334 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 36,334 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 26 Feb 2008 30,904 miles

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 30,904 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 23,841 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 23,841 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Tyre valve stem misaligned which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 17,084 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 47,084 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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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Y78 RNH is a 2001 Honda C90 in Blue with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y78 RNH, 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.

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Y78 RNH is a 2001 Honda C90, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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