MOT reliability

Honda C90cub

Q: Is the Honda C90cub reliable?

Across 13 Honda C90cub vehicles in our MOT data, 76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about 1.0 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Honda C90cub?

The typical Honda C90cub in our data has covered around 30,691 miles.

13 vehicles · 98 completed MOT tests analysed

76%

MOT pass rate

Based on 13 Honda C90cub vehicles and 98 completed MOT tests, the Honda C90cub has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 30,691 miles.

Vehicles

MOT tests

1,582

Avg miles / year

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Honda C90cub problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda C90cub MOT tests:

Other92%
Steering13%
Lamps & electrical4%
Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
Brakes3%
Body & structure1%

Honda C90cub pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
8	2	50%
9	1	100%
10	9	78%
11	9	78%
12	7	86%
13	11	64%
14	7	86%
15	7	57%
16	6	67%
17	4	75%
18	5	80%
19	7	57%
20	3	100%

Fuel types: Petrol (13)

Most common Honda C90cub MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda C90cub MOT tests:

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (5 times)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (5 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)
Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (3 times)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (3 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) (3 times)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (3 times)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1) (2 times)
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e) (2 times)
Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4) (2 times)

Honda C90cub pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
1997	1	9	78%	16,928
1996	6	69	72%	40,637
1995	1	1	100%	28,457
1994	2	12	83%	33,693
1989	1	3	100%	23,845
1986	1	2	50%	15,136
1972	1	2	100%	3,417

Honda C90cub reliability FAQ

Across 13 Honda C90cub vehicles in our MOT data, 76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about 1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda C90cub MOT issues are: Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)); Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b); Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b).

The typical Honda C90cub in our data has covered around 30,691 miles.

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