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MOT reliability

Honda Ns400r

314 vehicles · 1,640 completed MOT tests analysed
90%
MOT pass rate

Based on 314 Honda Ns400r vehicles and 1,640 completed MOT tests, the Honda Ns400r has an overall 90% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 23,862 miles.

314
Vehicles
1,640
MOT tests
225
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share

Honda Ns400r problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Ns400r MOT tests:

  • Other76%
  • Steering14%
  • Brakes14%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
  • Lamps & electrical5%
  • Seatbelts & equipment4%
  • Body & structure3%
  • Emissions & nuisance1%

Honda Ns400r pass rate by age

How the Honda Ns400r's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
11493%
21580%
3771%
49100%
5888%
68100%
71765%
81283%
91688%
10978%
111471%
121292%
136100%
141377%
154100%
161385%
171593%
183281%
194384%
207186%

Fuel types: Petrol (314)

Most common Honda Ns400r MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Ns400r MOT tests:

  1. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (21 times)
  2. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (20 times)
  3. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (16 times)
  4. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (15 times)
  5. Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (13 times)
  6. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (13 times)
  7. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (12 times)
  8. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (12 times)
  9. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (12 times)
  10. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (12 times)
  11. Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (11 times)
  12. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (9 times)
  13. Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (9 times)
  14. Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (9 times)
  15. Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c) (9 times)

Honda Ns400r pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2021 1 3 100% —
2020 2 9 89% 30,833
2019 2 3 100% 26,943
2018 4 9 89% 16,237
2017 2 12 100% 13,412
2016 3 10 80% 13,861
2015 3 14 93% 17,219
2014 2 12 92% 13,918
2012 1 2 100% 14,385
2011 1 14 64% 16,494
2010 1 1 100% 19,320
2009 1 10 90% 25,795
2008 2 4 75% 15,014
2006 2 5 80% 20,247
2003 1 8 62% 25,577
2001 3 9 89% 18,372
2000 2 3 100% 15,029
1999 2 16 81% 30,610
1998 7 44 84% 22,867
1997 2 7 100% 9,329
1996 4 14 71% 39,430
1995 2 13 85% 28,672
1994 2 31 90% 236,589
1993 1 5 100% 17,569
1992 5 13 92% 19,678
1991 5 15 87% 24,681
1990 7 35 91% 28,216
1989 6 46 83% 24,622
1988 29 161 89% 20,322
1987 35 168 86% 23,229
1986 74 397 94% 21,252
1985 96 539 90% 24,036
1984 4 8 100% 18,187

Honda Ns400r reliability FAQ

Across 314 Honda Ns400r vehicles in our MOT data, 90% pass the MOT (a 10% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Ns400r MOT issues are: Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l).

The typical Honda Ns400r in our data has covered around 23,862 miles.

Compare the Honda Ns400r

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