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F124 LVJ

1989 Honda C90

Red Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

18,567 mi
Last recorded18,567 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Honda C9019,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF124 LVJ
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 18,567 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 18,479 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 18,459 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 18,385 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 18,246 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 18,246 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 18,125 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 18,125 miles

Headlamp aim too high Main beam warning illuminates on dip (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 18,084 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 18,084 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2018 17,034 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play Swingarm (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 8 Feb 2018 17,026 miles

Direction indicator not working No indicators work. Ignition fault. (1.5.1c)

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded L/H and R/H frame near rear suspension mounts. (6.1.1a)

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

L/H front lower suspension bush has slight free play.

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 16,764 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Frame rusted (6.1.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 16,764 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Near rear shocks (6.1.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly out

Fail 3 Feb 2016 16,764 miles

Direction indicator not working L/H (1.5.1c)

Floor brake test indicates a binding brake Rear (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp aim too high Not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Near rear shocks (6.1.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly out

Pass 16 Aug 2006 16,744 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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F124 LVJ is a 1989 Honda C90 in Red with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1989 Honda C90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 19,210 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 F124 LVJ, 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 37 years old, this Honda C90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F124 LVJ registered?

F124 LVJ is a 1989 Honda C90, first registered on 9 February 1989.

Is F124 LVJ safe to buy?

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