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L397 ABJ

1994 Honda C90

Blue Petrol 89cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

21,041 mi
Last recorded21,041 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 1994 Honda C9019,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL397 ABJ
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine89cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 21,041 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 21,041 miles

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

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

advise new battery

Pass 5 Jan 2012 17,549 miles

Chain guard missing..

Cush drive rubbers worn.

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 17,545 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS

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

Chain guard missing.

Cush drive rubbers worn.

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 17,518 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 17,518 miles

Centre Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 16,770 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 16,562 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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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L397 ABJ is a 1994 Honda C90 in Blue with a 89cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Honda C90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 19,385 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 L397 ABJ, 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 32 years old, this Honda C90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L397 ABJ registered?

L397 ABJ is a 1994 Honda C90, first registered on 25 February 1994.

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