Honda NT700 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Honda NT700 car check
Is the Honda NT700 reliable? We analysed 1,139 real MOT tests across 108 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda NT700 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm and shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda NT700.
Honda NT700 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda NT700. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda NT700 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda NT700 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda NT700 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda NT700 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda NT700 Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Honda NT700 models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Honda NT700 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda NT700 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda NT700 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda NT700 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 65 | 90.8% | 13,093 | 18,470 | 24,569 |
| 2010 | 82 | 91.5% | 10,430 | 17,459 | 32,605 |
| 2009 | 178 | 84.3% | 12,153 | 26,078 | 48,063 |
| 2008 | 308 | 90.9% | 8,768 | 17,016 | 28,883 |
| 2007 | 187 | 87.2% | 18,350 | 33,820 | 51,729 |
| 2006 | 270 | 84.1% | 12,160 | 25,265 | 40,254 |
How Long Does a Honda NT700 Last?
Based on 108 Honda NT700 vehicles on UK roads.
Honda NT700 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda NT700 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 NT700
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
91.5% MOT pass rate from 82 tests
84.1% MOT pass rate from 270 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda NT700 is 2010, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.5% across 82 tests. The 2006 model year has the lowest pass rate at 84.1% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda NT700 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda NT700 THIS CAR | 87.6% | 1,139 | 22,579 mi | 20 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 |
| Hyundai Santa Fe Premium HEV Auto | 90.1% | 353 | 31,685 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda NT700 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda NT700Should you buy a used Honda NT700?
The Honda NT700 has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.6% across 1,139 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 NT700 are brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (14 recorded failures), tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (12), and shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (6). 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.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Honda NT700 with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Honda NT700 owner drives around 1,557 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 NT700 models stay on UK roads for around 20 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.