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C203 SPN

1986 Honda C90

Red Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

36,282 mi
Last recorded36,282 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 1986 Honda C9019,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC203 SPN
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 36,282 miles

Front Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

advise engine excessively noisy suspect loose cam chain

Pass 22 Jun 2017 34,647 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. rear trailing arm (2.4.A.1a)

engine slightly noisy

headlamp beam image and output slightly deminished

Pass 17 May 2016 32,199 miles

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. very slight (2.5.1)

recommend adjustment of rear brake light switch.. have to press hard before stop light operates

Fail 17 May 2016 32,199 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp main/dip switch wired incorrectly, ie when switch on main beam, headlamp on dip beam, and vice/verse (1.2.2b(i))

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

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride rear wheel hub nut, no split pin (6.2.1h)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. very slight (2.5.1)

recommend adjustment of rear brake light switch.. have to press hard before stop light operates

Pass 22 Jul 2014 29,135 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 29,122 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 28,247 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 28,236 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 26,406 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

advise handbrake travel

Fail 27 Aug 2010 26,368 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

advise handbrake and footbrake pedal travel

handlebars slightly out of alighn with wheel

slight knock on front suspension, no signs of excess wear or play

Pass 3 Sep 2008 24,417 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

advance footbrake travel

headlamp beam image slightly deminished

Fail 3 Sep 2008 24,417 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

advance footbrake travel

headlamp beam image slightly deminished

Fail 30 Aug 2008 24,403 miles

Centre Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

advance footbrake travel

Fail 2 Mar 2007 20,810 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

advance footbrake travel

Pass 2 Mar 2007 20,810 miles

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

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

advance footbrake travel

Fail 21 Feb 2007 20,779 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension assembly has excessive free play in the pivot bearings. (2.3.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Front suspension assembly has excessive free play in the pivot bearings. (2.3.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

advance footbrake travel

headlamp dip beam output and image poor

Pass 23 Feb 2006 17,638 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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C203 SPN is a 1986 Honda C90 in Red with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1986 Honda C90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 19,529 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 C203 SPN, 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 40 years old, this Honda C90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C203 SPN is a 1986 Honda C90, first registered on 9 May 1986.

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