Honda NT700V MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

0.3 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 NT700V 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 severely34.0%

   17 occurrences

2. 2.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm14.0%

   7 occurrences

3. 3.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements14.0%

   7 occurrences

4. 4.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning12.0%

   6 occurrences

5. 5.Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar12.0%

   6 occurrences

6. 6.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED10.0%

   5 occurrences

7. 7.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released10.0%

   5 occurrences

8. 8.A wheel bearing with excessive play8.0%

   4 occurrences

9. 9.A brake lining or pad contaminated with oil, grease etc8.0%

   4 occurrences

10. 10.Brake efficiency below minimum requirement8.0%

    4 occurrences

11. 11.Contaminated with oil, grease etc8.0%

    4 occurrences

12. 12.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution8.0%

    4 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Honda NT700V tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements9.8%

   54 tests

2. 2.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm8.7%

   48 tests

3. 3.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution4.3%

   24 tests

4. 4.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely4.2%

   23 tests

5. 5.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn4.0%

   22 tests

6. 6.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured2.9%

   16 tests

7. 7.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake2.7%

   15 tests

8. 8.A main load-bearing structural member corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced2.7%

   15 tests

What gets tested

The NT700V fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

37,028

Test classes

class 2: 553

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 NT700V?

86.3% unadjusted, from 553 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Honda NT700V fail its MOT on?

"A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" is recorded in 34.0% of failed Honda NT700V tests, followed by "Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm" (14.0%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Honda NT700V usually have at its MOT?

37,028 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.