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1999 Honda C90m MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for C90m models manufactured in 1999, based on 51 real MOT test results.

78.4%
Pass Rate
21.6%
Fail Rate
51
Total Tests
14,164
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

1999 Honda C90m MOT Analysis

The 1999 Honda C90m has an MOT pass rate of 78.4% based on 51 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 14,164 miles on the odometer. With a 21.6% failure rate, the 1999 C90m is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1999 Honda C90m is Motorcycle wheels, responsible for 7.8% of failures. Wheel failures include cracked or severely corroded alloy wheels, missing or loose wheel nuts, and wheels that are insecurely attached. These are safety-critical and relatively rare compared to tyre failures. Typical repair costs range from £100–400 per wheel. Motorcycle lamps and reflectors is the second most common issue at 7.8%. Motorcycle structure and attachments follows at 7.8%.

⚠ Based on limited data (51 tests)

Top failures specific to 1999 models only. The overall C90m page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle wheels 7.8%
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors 7.8%
Motorcycle structure and attachments 7.8%

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 Wheels7.8%4
2Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors7.8%4
3Motorcycle Structure And Attachments7.8%4
4Motorcycle Tyres3.9%2

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 14,164 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 wheels5.54% per 10K miMotorcycle lamps and reflectors5.54% per 10K miMotorcycle structure and attachments5.54% per 10K miMotorcycle tyres2.77% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle wheels5.547.8%4
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors5.547.8%4
Motorcycle structure and attachments5.547.8%4
Motorcycle tyres2.773.9%2

Mileage Statistics

14,164
Mean
10,679
Median
10,487
25th Percentile
21,133
75th Percentile
15.25% failures per 10K miles

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

About This Data

The 1999 Honda C90m has an MOT pass rate of 78.4% based on 51 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 14,164 miles on the odometer. With a 21.6% failure rate, the 1999 C90m is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1999 Honda C90m, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle wheels: Visually inspect wheels for cracks, especially around the spokes and rim. Check that all wheel nuts are present and tightened. Look for signs of impact damage on alloy wheels. With relatively low average mileage of 14,164 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle wheels — 7.8% of failures

Motorcycle wheels issues account for 7.8% of MOT failures on 1999 Honda C90m models. Wheel failures include cracked or severely corroded alloy wheels, missing or loose wheel nuts, and wheels that are insecurely attached. These are safety-critical and relatively rare compared to tyre failures. Typical repair costs: £100–400 per wheel. Pre-MOT check: Visually inspect wheels for cracks, especially around the spokes and rim. Check that all wheel nuts are present and tightened. Look for signs of impact damage on alloy wheels.

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors — 7.8% of failures

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors issues account for 7.8% of MOT failures on 1999 Honda C90m models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.

Motorcycle structure and attachments — 7.8% of failures

Motorcycle structure and attachments issues account for 7.8% of MOT failures on 1999 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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