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1990 Honda Xrv750 MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Xrv750 models manufactured in 1990, based on 65 real MOT test results.

83.1%
Pass Rate
16.9%
Fail Rate
65
Total Tests
49,112
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

1990 Honda Xrv750 MOT Analysis

The 1990 Honda Xrv750 has an MOT pass rate of 83.1% based on 65 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 49,112 miles on the odometer. With a 16.9% failure rate, the 1990 Xrv750 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1990 Honda Xrv750 is Motorcycle suspension, responsible for 6.2% of failures. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs range from £200–500. Motorcycle tyres is the second most common issue at 3.1%. Motorcycle wheels follows at 3.1%.

⚠ Based on limited data (65 tests)

Top failures specific to 1990 models only. The overall Xrv750 page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle suspension 6.2%
Motorcycle tyres 3.1%
Motorcycle wheels 3.1%

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 Suspension6.2%4
2Motorcycle Tyres3.1%2
3Motorcycle Wheels3.1%2
4Motorcycle Brakes3.1%2
5Motorcycle Structure And Attachments1.5%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 49,112 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 suspension1.25% per 10K miMotorcycle tyres0.63% per 10K miMotorcycle wheels0.63% per 10K miMotorcycle brakes0.63% per 10K miMotorcycle structure and attachments0.31% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle suspension1.256.2%4
Motorcycle tyres0.633.1%2
Motorcycle wheels0.633.1%2
Motorcycle brakes0.633.1%2
Motorcycle structure and attachments0.311.5%1

Mileage Statistics

49,112
Mean
40,636
Median
25,205
25th Percentile
63,251
75th Percentile
3.44% failures per 10K miles

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

About This Data

The 1990 Honda Xrv750 has an MOT pass rate of 83.1% based on 65 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 49,112 miles on the odometer. With a 16.9% failure rate, the 1990 Xrv750 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1990 Honda Xrv750, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle suspension: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks. With relatively low average mileage of 49,112 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle suspension — 6.2% of failures

Motorcycle suspension issues account for 6.2% of MOT failures on 1990 Honda Xrv750 models. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.

Motorcycle tyres — 3.1% of failures

Motorcycle tyres issues account for 3.1% of MOT failures on 1990 Honda Xrv750 models. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.

Motorcycle wheels — 3.1% of failures

Motorcycle wheels issues account for 3.1% of MOT failures on 1990 Honda Xrv750 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.

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

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