Honda Nss
MotorcycleFrom 5,780 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 brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy and or with excessive wear or play. The top issue, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, caused 170 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.
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 170 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 146 |
| steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play | 56 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 45 |
| a stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released | 31 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 25 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 22 |
| a stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released | 22 |
| handlebar grip insecure to handlebar | 20 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 18 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 38.4% of failures are serious: 38.4% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £91.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 88.8% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm |
| 2019 | 89.9% | brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2018 | 85.1% | brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2017 | 84.9% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm |
3 earlier years
| 2016 | 85.3% | brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2015 | 87% | brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2014 | 86.1% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
Typical mileage
Half of all Nsss tested had between 7,581 and 39,812 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 20,172 median miles, the Nss has 0.062 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 Nss MOT pass rate?
The Honda Nss has a 87.5% MOT pass rate based on 5,780 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Honda Nss?
The most common MOT failure on the Honda Nss is brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, which caused 170 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Honda Nss at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Honda Nss is 20,172 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 7,581 and 39,812 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.