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D278 GHA

1987 Honda C90

Blue Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,783 mi
Last recorded13,783 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 1987 Honda C9019,783 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD278 GHA
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2013 13,783 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 13,420 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

rear brake arm on edge of cam,remains secure

small amount of play in front fork linkages

Pass 23 Apr 2011 12,774 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 12,770 miles

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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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D278 GHA is a 1987 Honda C90 in Blue with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D278 GHA, 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 D278 GHA registered?

D278 GHA is a 1987 Honda C90, first registered on 4 June 1987.

Is D278 GHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D278 GHA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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