Honda Nc
MotorcycleFrom 5,303 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, a wheel bearing with excessive play and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, caused 86 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 86 |
| a wheel bearing with excessive play | 60 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 56 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 47 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn | 29 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley so loose or worn it is likely to fail | 15 |
| a wheel bearing excessively rough | 14 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 14 |
| a wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up or directional control impaired | 14 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 13 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 90.6% | on a motorcycle with two front or rear wheels, there is no recorded brake effort at a wheel, brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
| 2019 | 94% | a wheel bearing with excessive play, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2018 | 91.5% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, a wheel bearing with excessive play |
| 2017 | 91.2% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, a wheel bearing with excessive play |
4 earlier years
| 2016 | 88.8% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, a wheel bearing with excessive play |
| 2015 | 88.3% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, a wheel bearing with excessive play |
| 2014 | 89% | a wheel bearing with excessive play, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely |
| 2013 | 84.7% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely |
Typical mileage
Half of all Ncs tested had between 11,444 and 31,720 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 19,311 median miles, the Nc has 0.051 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Honda models
| Honda Civic | 74.1% |
| Honda Jazz | 77.5% |
| Honda CR-V | 79.3% |
| Honda HR-V | 88.6% |
| Honda Accord | 69.6% |
Common questions
What is the Honda Nc MOT pass rate?
The Honda Nc has a 90.1% MOT pass rate based on 5,303 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Honda Nc?
The most common MOT failure on the Honda Nc is a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, which caused 86 failures. Other common issues include a wheel bearing with excessive play.
What is the typical mileage of a Honda Nc at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Honda Nc is 19,311 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 11,444 and 31,720 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.