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N221 BRH

1996 Honda C90

Blue Petrol 89cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

45,902 mi
Last recorded45,902 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 1996 Honda C9017,368 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN221 BRH
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine89cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 45,902 miles

Front Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 45,184 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 43,909 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 43,461 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 42,744 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 42,705 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Nearside Rider's footpeg bent

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

Fail 11 May 2017 42,705 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rider's footpeg bent

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 41,012 miles

Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 41,012 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 40,805 miles

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 40,803 miles

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

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 39,927 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 33,682 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 33,238 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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N221 BRH is a 1996 Honda C90 in Blue with a 89cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1996 Honda C90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 17,368 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 N221 BRH, 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 30 years old, this Honda C90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N221 BRH registered?

N221 BRH is a 1996 Honda C90, first registered on 4 January 1996.

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