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D217 DLA

1987 Honda C90

Red Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

36,656 mi
Last recorded36,656 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 1987 Honda C9019,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD217 DLA
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 36,656 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 35,829 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 35,829 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light borderline (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2021 35,825 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering handlebar misalignment with wheel (2.4 (a))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel fixing missing (single fixing) locking device (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light borderline (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 21,887 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 21,887 miles

Front Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 21,037 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 21,037 miles

Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Front Brake cable excessively corroded (3.2.A1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 15 May 2017 20,025 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 20,025 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 19,174 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 19,174 miles

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 18,704 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 18,704 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 18,497 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 18,497 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 18,312 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 18,029 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 17,493 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 17,111 miles

Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 17,111 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 16,780 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 16,780 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 16,565 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 16,565 miles

Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Fail 12 Jun 2006 16,179 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 16,179 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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D217 DLA is a 1987 Honda C90 in Red with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 1987 Honda C90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 19,783 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 D217 DLA, 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 39 years old, this Honda C90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D217 DLA registered?

D217 DLA is a 1987 Honda C90, first registered on 13 June 1987.

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