MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA C90s year 2001

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Pass percent:80.68%

(The average a petrol HONDA C90 year 2001 passes without issue)

Based on:5,413 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	155
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	64
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	59
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	46
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	43
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	42
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	40
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	39
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	38
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	37
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	35
Registration plate issues	35
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	32
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	32
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	31
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	30
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	29
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	28
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	26
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	25
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	23
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.1b\|	22
Rear Brake lining\|s\| less than 1.5 mm thick \|3.2.A1f\|i\|\|	22
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	20
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	19
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	18
Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component \|2.3.4\|	18
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	18
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	17
Front Wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.1b\|	17
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	17
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	16
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	16
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	14
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	14
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	13
Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	13
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. \|2.3.6b\|	12
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	12
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	12
Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied \|3.1.3c\|	11
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	11
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	11
Front Brake lining\|s\| less than 1.5 mm thick \|3.2.A1f\|i\|\|	11
Handlebar mounting clamp loose \|2.1.1a\|	10
Rear Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	10
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	10
Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure \|3.2.A1j\|	10
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	10
Rear Wheel spoke missing \|4.2.1b\|	10
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	10
Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	10
Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	10
Front suspension assembly component excessively bent \|2.3.1\|	10
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	10
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	10
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	9
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	9
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	9
Horn is not a constant note \|1.7.3c\|	9
Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	9
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	9
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	9
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	9
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	9
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	9
Front Steering linkage has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	8
Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	8
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	8
Front Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	8
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	8
Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	8
Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	8
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	7
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	7
Chain guard insecure \|6.2.1c\|	7
Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	7
Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	7
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	7
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	7
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	7
Front Wheel damaged significantly reducing the original strength \|4.2.1a\|	7
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	7
Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	7
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	7
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	7
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	7
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	7
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.2.4\|	7
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	7
Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned \|2.3.1\|	7
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	6
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose \|2.1.1a\|	6
Offside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	6
Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded \|6.1.1a\|	6
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	6
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% \|3.3.A2b\|	6
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	5
Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted \|2.4.A.3b\|	5
Front Front suspension assembly has excessive free play in the pivot bearings. \|2.3.2\|	5
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	5
Nearside Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s \|1.2.2b\|ii\|\|	5
Front Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	5
Rear Wheel damaged significantly reducing the original strength \|4.2.1a\|	5
Front Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component \|2.3.4\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Nearside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	5
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired \|1.5.3a\|	5
Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	5
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	4
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	4
Nearside Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	4
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	4
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	4
Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	4
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	4
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	4
Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	4
Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	4
Horn control defective \|1.7.2a\|	4
Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	4
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	4
Front position lamp incorrect colour \|1.1.2a\|	4
Offside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	4
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	4
Front Front suspension assembly component excessively bent \|2.3.1\|	4
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	4
Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	4
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	4
Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	4
Front suspension assembly component loose \|2.3.1\|	4
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))	4
Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt\|s\| loose \|3.2.A1j\|	4
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	4
Front suspension assembly has excessive free play in the pivot bearings. \|2.3.2\|	4
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	4

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	155
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	64
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	59
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	46
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	43
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	42
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	40
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	39
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	38
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	37
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	35
Registration plate issues	35
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	32
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	32
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	31
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	30
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	29
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	28
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	26
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	25
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	23
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.1b\|	22
Rear Brake lining\|s\| less than 1.5 mm thick \|3.2.A1f\|i\|\|	22
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	20
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	19
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	18
Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component \|2.3.4\|	18
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	18
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	17
Front Wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.1b\|	17
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	17
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	16
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	16
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	14
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	14
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	13
Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	13
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. \|2.3.6b\|	12
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	12
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	12
Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied \|3.1.3c\|	11
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	11
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	11
Front Brake lining\|s\| less than 1.5 mm thick \|3.2.A1f\|i\|\|	11
Handlebar mounting clamp loose \|2.1.1a\|	10
Rear Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	10
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	10
Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure \|3.2.A1j\|	10
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	10
Rear Wheel spoke missing \|4.2.1b\|	10
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	10
Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	10
Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	10
Front suspension assembly component excessively bent \|2.3.1\|	10
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	10
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	10
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	9
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	9
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	9
Horn is not a constant note \|1.7.3c\|	9
Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	9
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	9
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	9
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	9
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	9
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	9
Front Steering linkage has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	8
Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	8
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	8
Front Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	8
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	8
Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	8
Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	8
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	7
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	7
Chain guard insecure \|6.2.1c\|	7
Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	7
Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	7
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	7
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	7
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	7
Front Wheel damaged significantly reducing the original strength \|4.2.1a\|	7
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	7
Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	7
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	7
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	7
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	7
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	7
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.2.4\|	7
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	7
Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned \|2.3.1\|	7
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	6
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose \|2.1.1a\|	6
Offside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	6
Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded \|6.1.1a\|	6
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	6
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% \|3.3.A2b\|	6
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	5
Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted \|2.4.A.3b\|	5
Front Front suspension assembly has excessive free play in the pivot bearings. \|2.3.2\|	5
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	5
Nearside Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s \|1.2.2b\|ii\|\|	5
Front Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	5
Rear Wheel damaged significantly reducing the original strength \|4.2.1a\|	5
Front Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component \|2.3.4\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Nearside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	5
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired \|1.5.3a\|	5
Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	5
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	4
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	4
Nearside Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	4
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	4
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	4
Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	4
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	4
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	4
Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	4
Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	4
Horn control defective \|1.7.2a\|	4
Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	4
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	4
Front position lamp incorrect colour \|1.1.2a\|	4
Offside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	4
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	4
Front Front suspension assembly component excessively bent \|2.3.1\|	4
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	4
Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	4
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	4
Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	4
Front suspension assembly component loose \|2.3.1\|	4
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))	4
Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt\|s\| loose \|3.2.A1j\|	4
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	4
Front suspension assembly has excessive free play in the pivot bearings. \|2.3.2\|	4
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	4

MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA C90s year 2001

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