1988 Honda C90 0.1L Petrol · E587 AHR

The Honda C90 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 17 February 2026 at 25,041 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the preceding pass on 16 August 2023 at 24,913 miles also showed a clean sheet. The only blemish is a failure on 10 August 2023 at 24,906 miles where the tester logged no specific defects, followed six days later by a pass at nearly identical mileage, suggesting an administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. No recurring advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, exhaust emissions, or structural corrosion appear across the record. The odometer reflects exceptionally light use for a 38 year old machine. From the 2006 test at 23,121 miles to the 2022 test at 24,631 miles the bike covered just 1,510 miles over sixteen years, an average below 95 miles annually. Between 2022 and the 2026 test it added 410 miles. A notable gap exists between the 2006 and 2022 entries with no intermediate records, so continuous annual upkeep cannot be confirmed from the data alone. The clean history with no flagged wear items indicates previous keepers likely stored the machine rather than neglected it. A buyer should still inspect the C90 in person for age related deterioration not captured by MOT pass criteria. Long standing periods invite perished rubber components, seized cables, and internal corrosion in the fuel system or silencer. The front fork seals, wheel bearings, and frame junctions should be checked for rust pitting or play. Although the DVSA record shows no braking or structural defects, the 2023 failure with no recorded defect warrants verification that the V5C and test certificate align. Confirm the chain and sprockets, tyre sidewalls, and electrical loom condition before purchase, as these consumables degrade with time irrespective of low mileage.