MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA C90s year 1984

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Pass percent:78.83%

(The average a petrol HONDA C90 year 1984 passes without issue)

Based on:2,111 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	56
Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component \|2.3.4\|	27
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	20
Registration plate issues	18
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	15
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	13
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	12
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	12
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.1b\|	11
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	11
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	11
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	11
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	11
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	10
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	9
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	9
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	9
Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded \|6.1.1a\|	9
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	9
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	8
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	8
Front suspension assembly has excessive free play in the pivot bearings. \|2.3.2\|	8
Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	7
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	7
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	7
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	7
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose \|2.1.1a\|	7
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	7
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	7
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	7
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	7
Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.3.5a\|	6
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	6
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	6
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	6
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	6
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	6
Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt\|s\| loose \|3.2.A1j\|	5
Handlebar mounting clamp loose \|2.1.1a\|	5
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	5
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	5
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	5
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	5
Nearside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	5
Rear Wheel spoke missing \|4.2.1b\|	4
Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	4
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	4
Front Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component \|2.3.4\|	4
Horn is not a constant note \|1.7.3c\|	4
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	4
All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	4
Rear Brake lining\|s\| less than 1.5 mm thick \|3.2.A1f\|i\|\|	4
Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	4
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% \|3.3.A2b\|	4
Offside Front suspension assembly has excessive free play in the pivot bearings. \|2.3.2\|	4
Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	4
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	4
Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure \|3.2.A1j\|	4
Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	3
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	3
Rear wheel spindle securing nut\|s\| loose \|2.4.A.2b\|	3
Chain guard insecure \|6.2.1c\|	3
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	3
Offside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	3
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	3
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	3
Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.1a\|	3
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	3
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	3
Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake \|3.3.A1b\|	3
Nearside Front suspension assembly has excessive free play in the pivot bearings. \|2.3.2\|	3
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	3
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	3
Horn is not continous or uniform \|1.7.3c\|	3
Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.3.3a\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	3
Nearside Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component \|2.3.4\|	3
Offside Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component \|2.3.4\|	3
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	3
Rear Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	3
Motorcycle structure excessively corroded \|6.1.1a\|	3
Front Front suspension assembly has excessive free play in the pivot bearings. \|2.3.2\|	3
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.3.3a\|	3
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.C1b\|	3
Lower Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component \|2.3.4\|	3
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	3
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of the horn \|1.1.3b\|	2
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	2
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	2
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Front Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))	2
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))	2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.1.7 \|c\| \|i\|\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired \|1.5.3a\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component \|2.3.4\|	2
Offside Front Lower Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component \|2.3.4\|	2
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Front Wheel corroded significantly reducing the original strength \|4.2.1a\|	2
Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	2
Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Front suspension assembly component loose \|2.3.1\|	2
Rear wheel insecure \|4.2.3b\|	2
Rear wheel spindle loose \|2.4.A.2b\|	2
Nearside Front Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	2
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	2
Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))	2
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Front Steering linkage has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	2
Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing \|1.5.1a\|	2
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	2
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	2
Centre Front Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component \|2.3.4\|	2
Front Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Rear Wheel spoke excessively corroded \|4.2.1b\|	2
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn \|3.1.3a\|	2
Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated \|flexible type\| \|2.1.1d\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	2
Nearside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2
Rear Wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	2
Front Wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.1b\|	2
Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.3.5a\|	2
Rear Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.3.5a\|	2
Offside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	2
Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure \|2.4.A.2b\|	2
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Offside Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. \|2.4.A.2d\|	2
Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	2
Stop lamp affected by the operation of the horn \|1.3.2\|	2
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	2
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	2
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables \|2.1.2c\|	2
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	2
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	56
Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component \|2.3.4\|	27
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	20
Registration plate issues	18
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	15
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	13
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	12
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	12
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.1b\|	11
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	11
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	11
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	11
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	11
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	10
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	9
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	9
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	9
Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded \|6.1.1a\|	9
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	9
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	8
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	8
Front suspension assembly has excessive free play in the pivot bearings. \|2.3.2\|	8
Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	7
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	7
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	7
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	7
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose \|2.1.1a\|	7
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	7
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	7
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	7
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	7
Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.3.5a\|	6
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	6
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	6
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	6
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	6
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	6
Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt\|s\| loose \|3.2.A1j\|	5
Handlebar mounting clamp loose \|2.1.1a\|	5
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	5
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	5
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	5
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	5
Nearside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	5
Rear Wheel spoke missing \|4.2.1b\|	4
Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	4
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	4
Front Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component \|2.3.4\|	4
Horn is not a constant note \|1.7.3c\|	4
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	4
All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	4
Rear Brake lining\|s\| less than 1.5 mm thick \|3.2.A1f\|i\|\|	4
Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	4
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% \|3.3.A2b\|	4
Offside Front suspension assembly has excessive free play in the pivot bearings. \|2.3.2\|	4
Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	4
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	4
Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure \|3.2.A1j\|	4
Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	3
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	3
Rear wheel spindle securing nut\|s\| loose \|2.4.A.2b\|	3
Chain guard insecure \|6.2.1c\|	3
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	3
Offside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	3
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	3
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	3
Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.1a\|	3
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	3
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	3
Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake \|3.3.A1b\|	3
Nearside Front suspension assembly has excessive free play in the pivot bearings. \|2.3.2\|	3
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	3
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	3
Horn is not continous or uniform \|1.7.3c\|	3
Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.3.3a\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	3
Nearside Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component \|2.3.4\|	3
Offside Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component \|2.3.4\|	3
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	3
Rear Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	3
Motorcycle structure excessively corroded \|6.1.1a\|	3
Front Front suspension assembly has excessive free play in the pivot bearings. \|2.3.2\|	3
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.3.3a\|	3
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.C1b\|	3
Lower Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component \|2.3.4\|	3
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	3
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of the horn \|1.1.3b\|	2
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	2
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	2
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Front Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))	2
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))	2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.1.7 \|c\| \|i\|\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired \|1.5.3a\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component \|2.3.4\|	2
Offside Front Lower Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component \|2.3.4\|	2
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Front Wheel corroded significantly reducing the original strength \|4.2.1a\|	2
Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	2
Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Front suspension assembly component loose \|2.3.1\|	2
Rear wheel insecure \|4.2.3b\|	2
Rear wheel spindle loose \|2.4.A.2b\|	2
Nearside Front Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	2
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	2
Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))	2
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Front Steering linkage has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	2
Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing \|1.5.1a\|	2
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	2
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	2
Centre Front Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component \|2.3.4\|	2
Front Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Rear Wheel spoke excessively corroded \|4.2.1b\|	2
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn \|3.1.3a\|	2
Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated \|flexible type\| \|2.1.1d\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	2
Nearside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2
Rear Wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	2
Front Wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.1b\|	2
Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.3.5a\|	2
Rear Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.3.5a\|	2
Offside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	2
Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure \|2.4.A.2b\|	2
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Offside Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. \|2.4.A.2d\|	2
Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	2
Stop lamp affected by the operation of the horn \|1.3.2\|	2
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	2
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	2
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables \|2.1.2c\|	2
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	2
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	2

MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA C90s year 1984

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