Model report · 2005–2025
HONDA CT90
89cc
Petrol
Class 1
85.2%
first-time pass rate
8.1%
failed outright
3,036
median miles at test
135
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a CT90
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| tyres and wheels |
|
8 | 36.4 |
| brakes |
|
3 | 13.6 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
3 | 13.6 |
| steering and suspension |
|
3 | 13.6 |
| drive system |
|
2 | 9.1 |
| body and structure |
|
2 | 9.1 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
1 | 4.5 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
same type, similar capacity, high test volume
On first-time pass rate the CT90 beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (HONDA C90, HONDA SCV100, YAMAHA XC).
HONDA
C90
79.3% pass · 92.8k tests
HONDA
SCV100
70.7% pass · 31.3k tests
YAMAHA
XC
79.7% pass · 9,855 tests
YAMAHA
YQ100
64.7% pass · 7,747 tests
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 CT90.