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E55 PLG

1993 Honda C90

Grey Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

564 mi
Last recorded564 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Honda C9018,979 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE55 PLG
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 564 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 465 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 314 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

NO FRONT FENDER FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 91 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2015 37,752 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 37,752 miles

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 37,002 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Chain Guard Missing

Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 37,002 miles

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Chain Guard Missing

Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 37,002 miles

Foot rest bar bent

Nearside Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 37,002 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Foot rest bar bent

Nearside Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 31,568 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 31,568 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 22,614 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 17,495 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 17,493 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 17,475 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 17,475 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 17,467 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 17,450 miles

N/S Handle Bar Rubber Loose

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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E55 PLG is a 1993 Honda C90 in Grey with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1993 Honda C90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 18,979 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 E55 PLG, 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 33 years old, this Honda C90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E55 PLG registered?

E55 PLG is a 1993 Honda C90, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is E55 PLG safe to buy?

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