MOT reliability
Honda C 90 cub
5 vehicles · 55 completed MOT tests analysed
87%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5 Honda C 90 cub vehicles and 55 completed MOT tests, the Honda C 90 cub has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 19,333 miles.
5
Vehicles
55
MOT tests
424
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda C 90 cub problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda C 90 cub MOT tests:
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Other70%
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Lamps & electrical13%
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Steering6%
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Body & structure4%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
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Brakes2%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
Honda C 90 cub pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 5 | 80% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 4 | 75% |
| 18 | 3 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 5 | 80% |
Fuel types: Petrol (5)
Most common Honda C 90 cub MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda C 90 cub MOT tests:
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2) (2 times)
- Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (2 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (2 times)
- Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a) (1 times)
- Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a) (1 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (1 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (1 times)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a) (1 times)
- Leg shield insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e) (1 times)
- Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) (1 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) (1 times)
- Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
Honda C 90 cub pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 | 15 | 87% | 10,181 |
| 1996 | 1 | 11 | 82% | — |
| 1995 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 28,700 |
| 1994 | 2 | 27 | 93% | 19,226 |
Honda C 90 cub reliability FAQ
Across 5 Honda C 90 cub vehicles in our MOT data,
87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about
1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda C 90 cub MOT issues are:
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2).
The typical Honda C 90 cub in our data has covered around
19,333 miles.
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