MOT reliability
Honda Ns50msb
14,288 vehicles · 955 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate
Based on 14,288 Honda Ns50msb vehicles and 955 completed MOT tests, the Honda Ns50msb has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 6,163 miles.
14,288
Vehicles
955
MOT tests
287
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Ns50msb problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Ns50msb MOT tests:
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Other106%
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Steering11%
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Lamps & electrical7%
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Brakes6%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
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Body & structure1%
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Identification & plates0%
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Seatbelts & equipment0%
Honda Ns50msb pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 6 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (14,283), Other (5)
Most common Honda Ns50msb MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Ns50msb MOT tests:
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (29 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i)) (17 times)
- Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) (16 times)
- Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) (14 times)
- Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c) (14 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (14 times)
- Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (11 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (10 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (10 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (9 times)
- Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (9 times)
- Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (9 times)
- Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (7 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i)) (6 times)
- Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (6 times)
Honda Ns50msb pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 363 |
| 1985 | 40 | 194 | 82% | 5,064 |
| 1984 | 79 | 323 | 83% | 5,378 |
| 1983 | 71 | 338 | 80% | 6,019 |
| 1982 | 25 | 83 | 81% | 4,614 |
Honda Ns50msb reliability FAQ
Across 14,288 Honda Ns50msb vehicles in our MOT data,
82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Ns50msb MOT issues are:
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i)); Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b).
The typical Honda Ns50msb in our data has covered around
6,163 miles.
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