Honda C90m (2000)
2000 Honda C90m
CarHunch analysed 115 real MOT records for the 2000 Honda C90m. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2000 Honda C90M is a serious reliability concern, with a first-time pass rate of just 28.3% versus the UK average of 80%—nearly three-quarters of these bikes fail their MOT on the first attempt. No vehicles in this cohort have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is the only bright spot, but the consistently poor pass rate suggests widespread mechanical issues across the model.
These Honda C90Ms are running relatively low mileage for their age (median 16,705 miles), which makes the high failure rate even more troubling—age and neglect, not hard use, appear to be the culprits. Before buying one, budget for pre-purchase inspection by a competent mechanic and expect to spend money on sorting basic faults; don't assume low mileage means low maintenance cost.
What to check before buying a 2000 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 (94%) | 108 | 24.3% | 0.26 |
| Other (6%) | 7 | 90.5% | 0.29 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2000 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.
Half of all 2000 Honda C90m vehicles fall between 11,679 and 23,948 miles.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2000 Honda C90m
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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25.4%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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22.4%
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm
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11.9%
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm
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11.9%
Drive chain slightly loose
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10.4%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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10.4%
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned.
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9%
Horn not working
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9%
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2000. Counts include advisories and failures.
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