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1985 Honda C90m MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for C90m models manufactured in 1985, based on 40 real MOT test results.

82.5%
Pass Rate
17.5%
Fail Rate
40
Total Tests
19,838
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

1985 Honda C90m MOT Analysis

The 1985 Honda C90m has an MOT pass rate of 82.5% based on 40 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 19,838 miles on the odometer. With a 17.5% failure rate, the 1985 C90m is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1985 Honda C90m is Motorcycle audible warning (Horn), responsible for 2.5% of failures. Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs range from £100–400. Motorcycle structure and attachments is the second most common issue at 2.5%.

⚠ Based on limited data (40 tests)

Top failures specific to 1985 models only. The overall C90m page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) 2.5%
Motorcycle structure and attachments 2.5%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Motorcycle Audible Warning (Horn)2.5%1
2Motorcycle Structure And Attachments2.5%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 19,838 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Motorcycle audible warning (Horn)1.26% per 10K miMotorcycle structure and attachments1.26% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle audible warning (Horn)1.262.5%1
Motorcycle structure and attachments1.262.5%1

Mileage Statistics

19,838
Mean
19,183
Median
14,889
25th Percentile
25,254
75th Percentile
8.82% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 1985 Honda C90m has an MOT pass rate of 82.5% based on 40 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 19,838 miles on the odometer. With a 17.5% failure rate, the 1985 C90m is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1985 Honda C90m, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle audible warning (horn): Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights. With relatively low average mileage of 19,838 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) — 2.5% of failures

Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) issues account for 2.5% of MOT failures on 1985 Honda C90m models. Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Motorcycle structure and attachments — 2.5% of failures

Motorcycle structure and attachments issues account for 2.5% of MOT failures on 1985 Honda C90m models. Motorcycle structure and attachments issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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