1991 Honda C90 0.1L Petrol · J778 NBW

The Honda C90 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 27 September 2025 at 14,627 miles passed with no defects recorded, continuing a clean history that shows no worsening faults across the available entries. The recorded mileage confirms extremely light use for a 35-year-old machine. From the 19 February 2014 test at 12,780 miles to the 3 August 2018 test at 12,859 miles the bike covered only 79 miles in over four years, indicating long periods of storage. A modest rise to 13,898 miles by 17 May 2021 and 13,910 miles by 21 September 2024 preceded the current 14,627 miles, giving an average of roughly 418 miles per year. The sparse MOT record shows no rapid accumulation and no failed tests, though the gaps between 2014 and 2018 and 2021 suggest intermittent use rather than continuous running. A buyer should still inspect the machine in person despite the clean advisories. Long stationary periods on a bike of this age commonly cause degraded suspension bushes, flat-spotted tyres, and corrosion to the frame and exhaust even when the tester records no defects. The front fork seals, wheel bearings, and brake calipers warrant hands-on checks for sticking or fluid leaks. Given the low mileage and fault-free history, previous owners appear to have stored the C90 rather than neglected it through active misuse. Prospective purchasers should prioritise a physical assessment of structural rust and perished rubber components that a pass result will not expose on a lightly used classic.