Honda NT650V MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

2.7 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 NT650V tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely33.1%

   42 occurrences

2. 2.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm15.0%

   19 occurrences

3. 3.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements11.8%

   15 occurrences

4. 4.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning10.2%

   13 occurrences

5. 5.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution8.7%

   11 occurrences

6. 6.Exhaust system leaking or insecure7.1%

   9 occurrences

7. 7.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released6.3%

   8 occurrences

8. 8.A lamp missing or inoperative6.3%

   8 occurrences

9. 9.A brake lining or pad contaminated with oil, grease etc5.5%

   7 occurrences

10. 10.A tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre5.5%

    7 occurrences

11. 11.A wheel bearing with excessive play4.7%

    6 occurrences

12. 12.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake4.7%

    6 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Honda NT650V tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely9.5%

   98 tests

2. 2.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm7.7%

   80 tests

3. 3.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements7.2%

   75 tests

4. 4.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution7.0%

   73 tests

5. 5.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured4.8%

   50 tests

6. 6.Exhaust system leaking or insecure3.9%

   40 tests

7. 7.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play3.3%

   34 tests

8. 8.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake2.0%

   21 tests

What gets tested

The NT650V fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

37,927

Test classes

class 2: 1,036

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 NT650V?

83.9% unadjusted, from 1,036 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Honda NT650V fail its MOT on?

"A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" is recorded in 33.1% of failed Honda NT650V tests, followed by "Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm" (15.0%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Honda NT650V usually have at its MOT?

37,927 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.