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H91 EAE

1997 Honda NC30

Orange Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

51,573 mi
Last recorded51,573 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda NC3038,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH91 EAE
MakeHonda
ModelNC30
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 51,573 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 50,171 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 May 2022 50,122 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 49,147 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 49,125 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 48,826 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 13 May 2016 47,223 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

coolant expansion tank incorrect

oilleak

rear seat cowl insecure

side stand bent

rear brake pivot bolt incorrect

Fail 13 May 2016 47,223 miles

Nearside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

coolant expansion tank incorrect

oilleak

rear seat cowl insecure

side stand bent

rear brake pivot bolt incorrect

Pass 1 May 2014 47,201 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 46,241 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 46,241 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 45,717 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 45,717 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

rear brake is binding slightly

Pass 12 Apr 2011 44,337 miles

freeplay in rear wheel bearing

Pass 17 Mar 2010 66,381 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2010 66,381 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2009 54,843 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

slight bind on rear brake

Pass 7 Mar 2009 54,843 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

slight bind on rear brake

Pass 14 Mar 2008 45,939 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 45,937 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Honda NC30?

Based on 2,193 MOT tests across 320 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
555
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
320
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 50
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 36
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 31
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 29
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H91 EAE is a 1997 Honda NC30 in Orange with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1997 Honda NC30 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 38,384 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 NC30 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H91 EAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda NC30 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Honda NC30 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H91 EAE registered?

H91 EAE is a 1997 Honda NC30, first registered on 3 April 1997.

Is H91 EAE safe to buy?

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