EASY RIDER DX90
Pass rate over time
The DX90's first-time pass rate has risen 7.0 points since 2006, 83.0% to 90.0%.
What fails on a DX90
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
77 | 51 | 1.0× |
| steering and suspension |
|
14 | 9.3 | 0.5× |
| brakes |
|
13 | 8.6 | 0.3× |
| drive system |
|
11 | 7.3 | 1.2× |
| reg plates and vin |
|
9 | 6 | 1.4× |
| suspension |
|
8 | 5.3 | 0.3× |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
7 | 4.6 | 0.4× |
| steering |
|
5 | 3.3 | 0.8× |
| tyres and wheels |
|
4 | 2.6 | 0.2× |
| structure and attachments |
|
3 | 2 | 0.5× |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the DX90 beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (HONDA C90, HONDA SCV100, YAMAHA YQ100).
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the DX90.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2005 (92.0% pass). Weakest: 2004 (75.9%).
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.
EASY RIDER DX90 FAQ
Is the EASY RIDER DX90 reliable?
The EASY RIDER DX90 is more reliable than average for its class: 84.8% of its 904 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 73.4%. That ranks it #2543 of 5426 models.
What does a DX90 fail its MOT on most?
lighting and signalling — 51% of all defects recorded against failed DX90 tests.
What is the best year of DX90 to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2005-registered examples do best (92.0%) and 2004 worst (75.9%). Condition and history still trump the year.