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Y809 TGJ

2001 Honda C90

Blue Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

2,011 mi
Last recorded2,011 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda C9016,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY809 TGJ
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 2,011 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 1,418 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 587 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 83 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 43,626 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 21 Nov 2015 43,609 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

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

Front Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

engine smoking

Pass 7 Nov 2014 43,240 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 41,036 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 39,455 miles

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 39,455 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 38,423 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 38,136 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

rear sprocket cushion drive worn

Fail 23 Aug 2010 38,135 miles

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

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

rear sprocket cushion drive worn

Pass 6 Dec 2008 35,671 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 19,973 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 19,952 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 19,832 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 19,720 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2005 19,720 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.3)

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

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.3)

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

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

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

brakes not tested due to very low tyre pressures

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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Y809 TGJ is a 2001 Honda C90 in Blue with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y809 TGJ, 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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Y809 TGJ is a 2001 Honda C90, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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