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D229 XHG

1987 Honda C90

Pink Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

17,819 mi
Last recorded17,819 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1987 Honda C9019,783 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD229 XHG
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1987
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 17,819 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 17,819 miles

Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Front Wheel damaged or distorted to the extent that control of the motorcycle is likely to be adversely affected (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 May 2024 17,067 miles

Brake drum support bracket slightly loose

Fail 13 May 2024 17,067 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel spoke cracked Wheel spoke snapped (5.2.2 (d))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering Brake pedal loose at mounting point (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake drum support bracket slightly loose

Pass 14 Sep 2022 14,957 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pivot worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 12,594 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 12,594 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 12,121 miles

front tyre perishing on outer wall

Fail 12 Jul 2019 12,121 miles

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

front tyre perishing on outer wall

Pass 19 Jul 2018 31,846 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 31,212 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 31,212 miles

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released hand operated brake control (1.3.1e)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 22,947 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 22,947 miles

Rear Rear suspension component loose spindle bolt loose (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 16 May 2012 29,919 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 28,780 miles

Offside Front Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Pass 13 May 2011 28,780 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 25,391 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2010 25,391 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2009 23,322 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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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D229 XHG is a 1987 Honda C90 in Pink with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D229 XHG, 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 D229 XHG registered?

D229 XHG is a 1987 Honda C90, first registered on 13 March 1987.

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