Honda NT700V Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Honda NT700V car check
Is the Honda NT700V reliable? We analysed 14,120 real MOT tests across 1,105 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda NT700V is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda NT700V.
Honda NT700V Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda NT700V. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda NT700V MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda NT700V to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda NT700V Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda NT700V fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda NT700V Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Honda NT700V models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Honda NT700V Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda NT700V owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda NT700V MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda NT700V year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 233 | 90.6% | 8,095 | 14,714 | 34,230 |
| 2011 | 794 | 89.2% | 9,830 | 18,528 | 32,234 |
| 2010 | 1,108 | 88.6% | 11,034 | 22,568 | 39,860 |
| 2009 | 2,242 | 87.2% | 10,543 | 22,528 | 38,589 |
| 2008 | 3,603 | 87.3% | 10,415 | 21,159 | 35,850 |
| 2007 | 2,601 | 87.6% | 12,019 | 21,486 | 34,792 |
| 2006 | 3,461 | 86.8% | 13,441 | 23,501 | 38,050 |
How Long Does a Honda NT700V Last?
Based on 1,105 Honda NT700V vehicles on UK roads.
Honda NT700V Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda NT700V 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 NT700V
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
90.6% MOT pass rate from 233 tests
86.8% MOT pass rate from 3,461 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda NT700V is 2012, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.6% across 233 tests. The 2006 model year has the lowest pass rate at 86.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda NT700V Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda NT700V THIS CAR | 87.5% | 14,120 | 21,858 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 |
| Nissan NV250 Acenta DCI | 75.2% | 5,521 | 49,493 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda NT700V outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda NT700VShould you buy a used Honda NT700V?
The Honda NT700V has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.5% across 14,120 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 NT700V are tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (178 recorded failures), brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (127), and stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (87). 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 brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Honda NT700V 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 NT700V owner drives around 1,408 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 NT700V 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.