Skip to content

MOT reliability

Honda Cub90

47 vehicles · 354 completed MOT tests analysed
84%
MOT pass rate

Based on 47 Honda Cub90 vehicles and 354 completed MOT tests, the Honda Cub90 has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 28,535 miles.

47
Vehicles
354
MOT tests
1,978
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Honda Cub90 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Cub90 MOT tests:

  • Other92%
  • Lamps & electrical10%
  • Steering7%
  • Body & structure5%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
  • Brakes4%
  • Visibility0%
  • Emissions & nuisance0%

Honda Cub90 pass rate by age

How the Honda Cub90's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
82100%
91275%
101486%
112282%
122095%
132186%
141688%
152774%
162778%
172291%
182286%
192080%
201681%

Fuel types: Petrol (47)

Most common Honda Cub90 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Cub90 MOT tests:

  1. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (10 times)
  2. Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (9 times)
  3. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (9 times)
  4. Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (6 times)
  5. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
  6. Chain guard missing (5 times)
  7. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
  8. Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (4 times)
  9. Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (4 times)
  10. Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (4 times)
  11. Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2) (4 times)
  12. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (4 times)
  13. Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (3 times)
  14. Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (3 times)
  15. Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (3 times)

Honda Cub90 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1998 1 3 67% 24,534
1997 6 80 82% 42,318
1996 15 109 88% 21,892
1995 9 80 91% 19,677
1994 7 41 78% 35,935
1993 1 3 67% 36,524
1992 2 12 75% 49,078
1987 1 2 50% 29,298
1986 1 1 100% 19,195
1985 1 3 100% 22,030
1984 1 1 100% 7,900
1981 1 14 71% 71,457
1979 1 5 60%

Honda Cub90 reliability FAQ

Across 47 Honda Cub90 vehicles in our MOT data, 84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Cub90 MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d).

The typical Honda Cub90 in our data has covered around 28,535 miles.

Compare the Honda Cub90

See how the Honda Cub90 stacks up against other Honda models on MOT reliability:


Check a specific Honda Cub90

Enter a registration to see that exact vehicle's full MOT history, advisories and recurring faults.

See all Honda models · Learn about common MOT failures · what an MOT checks