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E121 SAX

1988 Honda C90

Red Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

30,620 mi
Last recorded30,620 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 1988 Honda C9020,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE121 SAX
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2022 30,620 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 30,561 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 30,556 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 29,760 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 29,747 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 29,747 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 29,666 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 29,627 miles

front tyre starting to perish in tread

Pass 23 Apr 2010 29,560 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 25,602 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 25,602 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 3 Feb 2006 23,144 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 23,144 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 23,109 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

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

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

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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E121 SAX is a 1988 Honda C90 in Red with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1988 Honda C90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 20,348 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 E121 SAX, 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 38 years old, this Honda C90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E121 SAX registered?

E121 SAX is a 1988 Honda C90, first registered on 15 January 1988.

Is E121 SAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E121 SAX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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