Honda NSC 110-M MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

8.6 points below the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Honda NSC 110-M tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements22.6%

   71 occurrences

2. 2.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps17.2%

   54 occurrences

3. 3.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released13.7%

   43 occurrences

4. 4.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm11.8%

   37 occurrences

5. 5.A lamp missing or inoperative11.8%

   37 occurrences

6. 6.Brake efficiency below minimum requirement10.8%

   34 occurrences

7. 7.Brake control has insufficient reserve travel10.8%

   34 occurrences

8. 8.Rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps9.6%

   30 occurrences

9. 9.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning9.2%

   29 occurrences

10. 10.Headlamp not securely attached8.3%

    26 occurrences

11. 11.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely8.3%

    26 occurrences

12. 12.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED8.0%

    25 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Honda NSC 110-M tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements7.6%

   185 tests

2. 2.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm5.4%

   130 tests

3. 3.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely3.6%

   88 tests

4. 4.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements3.5%

   85 tests

5. 5.Brake control so positioned, bent or shortened that the brake cannot be readily applied.2.8%

   67 tests

6. 6.Lever or pedal pivot has excessive wear or free play1.9%

   47 tests

7. 7.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution1.7%

   42 tests

8. 8.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play1.6%

   38 tests

What gets tested

The NSC 110-M fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

26,701

Test classes

class 1: 2,322 · class 2: 97

Compare within the range

Other Honda motorcycles

• Honda CBR85.7%
• Honda CB89.8%
• Honda WW85.1%
• Honda CBF82.5%
• Honda CRF91.3%
• Honda NC92.5%
• All Honda motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Honda NSC 110-M?

78.0% unadjusted, from 2,419 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Honda NSC 110-M fail its MOT on?

"Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" is recorded in 22.6% of failed Honda NSC 110-M tests, followed by "A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps" (17.2%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Honda NSC 110-M usually have at its MOT?

26,701 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.