Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
Honda C 90 E: MOT pass rate by registration year
Which C 90 E years pass first time, and which fall short of the model's 75.5% average, from 857 DVSA tests.
Pass rate by registration year
Highest pass rate: 1986 (78.2% of 165 tests). Lowest: 1984 (72.7% of 209). Years more than two points below the model average: 1984.
| Registered | Tests | First-time pass | vs model (75.5%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 209 | 72.7% | -2.8 pp |
| 1985 | 404 | 77.7% | +2.2 pp |
| 1986 | 165 | 78.2% | +2.7 pp |
Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years. A first-time MOT pass is a roadworthiness check, not a full mechanical inspection.
Pass rate over time
Questions
- Which C 90 E years have the lowest MOT pass rate?
- 1984 registered examples pass first time less often than the Honda C 90 E overall (75.5%); the 1984 cohort is lowest at 72.7% from 209 tests.
- Which C 90 E year has the highest MOT pass rate?
- 1986, at 78.2% of 165 first tests (2005–2025). Years more than two points above the model average: 1985, 1986.
- How much does the C 90 E pass rate vary by year?
- 5.5 percentage points between the highest (1986, 78.2%) and lowest (1984, 72.7%) cohorts with at least 50 tests. Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.
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