Honda C90 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

2.0 points above the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Honda C90 tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.Audible warning not working16.8%

   23 occurrences

2. 2.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning9.5%

   13 occurrences

3. 3.A lamp missing or inoperative8.8%

   12 occurrences

4. 4.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning8.0%

   11 occurrences

5. 5.A wheel spindle locking device missing or ineffective8.0%

   11 occurrences

6. 6.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED8.0%

   11 occurrences

7. 7.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements6.6%

   9 occurrences

8. 8.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning6.6%

   9 occurrences

9. 9.A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn5.8%

   8 occurrences

10. 10.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn5.8%

    8 occurrences

11. 11.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED5.1%

    7 occurrences

12. 12.A direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp5.1%

    7 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Honda C90 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.A wheel excessively corroded, damaged or distorted2.2%

   49 tests

2. 2.A main load-bearing structural member corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced2.1%

   47 tests

3. 3.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted2.1%

   46 tests

4. 4.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements2.0%

   44 tests

5. 5.Chain guard missing1.9%

   42 tests

6. 6.A spoke missing, cracked, excessively loose, bent or corroded1.7%

   39 tests

7. 7.Number plate inscription missing or illegible1.3%

   28 tests

8. 8.A wheel bearing with excessive play1.2%

   26 tests

What gets tested

The C90 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

19,921

Test classes

class 1: 2,180 · class 2: 50

Compare within the range

Other Honda motorcycles

• Honda CBR85.7%
• Honda CB89.8%
• Honda WW85.1%
• Honda CBF82.5%
• Honda CRF91.3%
• Honda NC92.5%
• All Honda motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Honda C90?

88.6% unadjusted, from 2,230 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Honda C90 fail its MOT on?

"Audible warning not working" is recorded in 16.8% of failed Honda C90 tests, followed by "Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning" (9.5%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Honda C90 usually have at its MOT?

19,921 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.