1986 HONDA C900.1L Petrol

The 1986 Honda C90 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 30 March 2026 at 29,564 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, matching the clean result from 15 January 2025 at 29,447 miles. Two consecutive annual tests with zero advisories indicate the machine has been kept to a sound standard for its class and age. Recorded mileage sits at 29,564 against a 40 year lifespan, an average of roughly 739 miles per year. The gap between the January 2025 and March 2026 tests added only 117 miles, confirming extremely light use with long standing periods likely. The sparse history shows no rapid accumulation or omitted entries, so wear from distance alone is minimal, though inactivity itself raises other concerns. A buyer should still inspect the C90 in person for corrosion on the frame and exhaust, as a four decade old machine stored for long spells can develop structural rust unseen by the tester. Check the tyres for perishing from age rather than tread wear, and verify the brake cables, levers, and wheel bearings move freely after standing. Suspension linkages and the fork should be examined for seized bushes or weeping oil, while the electrical system and carburettor may need service from disuse. The clean MOT record is reassuring, but low mileage over 40 years demands a hands on check of consumables and dormant components before purchase.