MOT reliability
Honda Ns
100 vehicles · 311 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate
Based on 100 Honda Ns vehicles and 311 completed MOT tests, the Honda Ns has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 9,080 miles.
100
Vehicles
311
MOT tests
321
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Ns problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Ns MOT tests:
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Other61%
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Brakes15%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension12%
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Lamps & electrical12%
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Steering6%
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Body & structure2%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
Honda Ns pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 100% |
| 2 | 3 | 100% |
| 3 | 5 | 100% |
| 4 | 5 | 100% |
| 5 | 4 | 100% |
| 6 | 3 | 67% |
| 8 | 3 | 67% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 5 | 60% |
| 11 | 3 | 100% |
| 12 | 5 | 60% |
| 13 | 6 | 67% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 4 | 75% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (100)
Most common Honda Ns MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Ns MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (5 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (5 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
- Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) (4 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (4 times)
- Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (4 times)
- Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) (3 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (3 times)
- Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a) (3 times)
- Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) (3 times)
- Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
Honda Ns pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 8,407 |
| 2019 | 3 | 13 | 100% | 15,255 |
| 2018 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 18,139 |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 14,364 |
| 2008 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 43,491 |
| 2003 | 1 | 9 | 78% | 36,566 |
| 2002 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 26,767 |
| 2000 | 1 | 11 | 55% | — |
| 1999 | 1 | 14 | 64% | 50,074 |
| 1997 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 35,601 |
| 1996 | 1 | 14 | 100% | 38,871 |
| 1990 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 17,133 |
| 1988 | 1 | 10 | 80% | 62,984 |
| 1987 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 18,587 |
| 1986 | 4 | 20 | 100% | 12,555 |
| 1985 | 15 | 49 | 94% | 8,329 |
| 1984 | 35 | 86 | 83% | 5,206 |
| 1983 | 21 | 40 | 82% | 4,560 |
| 1982 | 9 | 18 | 89% | 2,638 |
Honda Ns reliability FAQ
Across 100 Honda Ns vehicles in our MOT data,
86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Ns MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c).
The typical Honda Ns in our data has covered around
9,080 miles.
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