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CUB 89Y

1996 Honda C90

Blue Petrol 89cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,132 mi
Last recorded12,132 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda C9017,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUB 89Y
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine89cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 12,132 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 12,088 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2019 11,490 miles

Front type starting to perish in the sipes.

Pass 19 Sep 2014 10,335 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 10,315 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

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))

Rear Tyre is perishing on side wall.

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 8,441 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 7,194 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 7,194 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 6,195 miles

rear brake pedal sticking and not returning

Fail 1 Jul 2011 6,195 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

rear brake pedal sticking and not returning

Pass 11 May 2010 5,608 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 5,418 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 5,054 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 4,984 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 4,800 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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CUB 89Y is a 1996 Honda C90 in Blue with a 89cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Honda C90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 17,368 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 CUB 89Y, 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 30 years old, this Honda C90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CUB 89Y registered?

CUB 89Y is a 1996 Honda C90, first registered on 10 May 1996.

Is CUB 89Y safe to buy?

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