Honda Nps 50-6 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Honda Nps 50-6 reliable? We analysed 2,780 real MOT tests across 342 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda Nps 50-6 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement., brake lever has inadequate reserve travel and tyre tread not clearly visible. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Nps 50-6.
Honda Nps 50-6 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda Nps 50-6. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda Nps 50-6 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda Nps 50-6 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda Nps 50-6 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda Nps 50-6 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda Nps 50-6 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda Nps 50-6 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda Nps 50-6 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Nps 50-6 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 79 | 88.6% | 1,310 | 2,413 | 5,204 |
| 2010 | 135 | 91.1% | 2,391 | 5,125 | 11,304 |
| 2009 | 454 | 91.6% | 1,895 | 3,882 | 8,518 |
| 2008 | 524 | 90.3% | 2,614 | 5,614 | 11,674 |
| 2007 | 558 | 86.7% | 2,501 | 5,053 | 9,062 |
| 2006 | 952 | 82.8% | 2,753 | 6,710 | 10,983 |
| 2005 | 62 | 80.6% | 4,014 | 7,622 | 15,024 |
How Long Does a Honda Nps 50-6 Last?
Based on 342 Honda Nps 50-6 vehicles on UK roads.
Honda Nps 50-6 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda Nps 50-6 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Honda Nps 50-6
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
91.6% MOT pass rate from 454 tests
80.6% MOT pass rate from 62 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda Nps 50-6 is 2009, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.6% across 454 tests. The 2005 model year has the lowest pass rate at 80.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda Nps 50-6 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Nps 50-6 THIS CAR | 87.0% | 2,780 | 5,382 mi | 21 yrs |
| Honda Civic | 73.7% | 9,391,580 | 74,987 mi | 34 yrs |
| Honda Jazz | 81% | 5,740,892 | 48,635 mi | 24 yrs |
| Honda Cr-v | 78.5% | 4,177,643 | 80,499 mi | 29 yrs |
| Kawasaki ZR750-H1 | 86.1% | 2,753 | 19,190 mi | 25 yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Nps 50-6 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda Nps 50-6Should you buy a used Honda Nps 50-6?
The Honda Nps 50-6 has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.0% across 2,780 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Honda Nps 50-6 are suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (28 recorded failures), brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (18), and tyre tread not clearly visible (17). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Honda Nps 50-6 owner drives around 319 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Honda Nps 50-6 models stay on UK roads for around 21 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.