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Honda C90mg (1991)

476 real MOT outcomes analysed

1991 Honda C90mg

CarHunch has 476 1991 Honda C90mg vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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Moderate sample. 476 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

No MOT data available for this vehicle type

The 1991 Honda C90mg doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other Honda vehicles below.

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No MOT data — worth knowing

Got a specific Honda C90mg you're checking out?

The real detail is in the individual vehicle report — MOT history, AI Hunches, mileage timeline, and defect patterns for that specific reg.

UK

The Honda C90 is a small-capacity motorcycle, not a car, and falls outside the DVLA light-vehicle MOT database used here—these machines are tested under a different regime and the statistics shown cannot be relied upon for a reliability verdict. What we do know is that the 476 examples in this sample have extremely low mileage (median just 21,468 miles), suggesting these are collector bikes or long-term garage queens rather than regular riders, which skews any failure data toward storage-related issues rather than genuine wear.

If you're considering a 1991 C90, focus on the basics: check for corrosion (the real enemy of old bikes in storage), verify the electrics work, and inspect the fuel system for varnish and leaks after decades of sitting. A pre-purchase inspection by a motorcycle specialist will tell you far more than MOT history ever could for a machine this old.

MOT statistics not available

We have 476 1991 Honda C90mg vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

There are a few reasons this can happen:

  • Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
  • Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
  • MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
  • Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT
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What tends to go wrong

Across 476 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 15.2%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm
Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.
Exhaust & emissions 13.6%
Exhaust noisy
Suspension & steering 10.6%
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect · Front Front suspension assembly has excessive free play in the pivot bearings.
Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.
Lighting 10.6%
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. · Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded · Headlamp aim too high · …
Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.
Other issues 7.6%
Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded · Horn not working · Chain guard missing · …

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1991.

Before you buy a 1991 Honda C90mg

Based on MOT data from 476 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 1.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
    Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
  • 🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection ClickMechanic
  • 📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History carVertical Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 4,120 Honda C90mg vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Red 63.8%
2,627
Blue 36.2%
1,493
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