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Honda C90m (1997)

171 real MOT outcomes analysed • 12.9% first-time pass rate

1997 Honda C90m

CarHunch analysed 171 real MOT records for the 1997 Honda C90m. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 67.1% below UK average
12.9%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
17,658
typical mileage
13,140–23,168 middle half
1.8%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.15
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.7 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1997 Honda C90m

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (96%) 164 9.1% 0.15
Other (4%) 7 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 1997 Honda C90m vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

13,140
low mileage
17,658
typical
23,168
high mileage

Half of all 1997 Honda C90m vehicles fall between 13,140 and 23,168 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.7
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.15
Avg failures per vehicle
0.3
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 1997 Honda C90m

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 23.5%
    Motorcycle structure slightly corroded
  • 17.6%
    Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim.
  • 17.6%
    Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm
  • 17.6%
    Horn not working
  • 11.8%
    Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering
  • 11.8%
    Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable.
  • 11.8%
    Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength
  • 11.8%
    slight play on right hand and left hand rear suspension bushes

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1997. Counts include advisories and failures.

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