Model report · 2005–2025
82.3%
first-time pass rate
12.4%
failed outright
23,594
median miles at test
209
MOT tests, 2005–2025
Pass rate by mileage
how the NC's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%
A low-mileage NC passes first time 81.9% of the time; by 30k that's 73.3%.
First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.
What fails on a NC
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
18 | 27.7 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
11 | 16.9 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
10 | 15.4 |
| steering and suspension |
|
6 | 9.2 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
5 | 7.7 |
| structure and attachments |
|
4 | 6.2 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
3 | 4.6 |
| steering |
|
3 | 4.6 |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
3 | 4.6 |
| suspension |
|
2 | 3.1 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
same type, similar capacity, high test volume
On first-time pass rate the NC beats 3 of its 4 closest rivals (KAWASAKI ER5, SUZUKI GS500, SUZUKI AN400).
KAWASAKI
ER5
77.4% pass · 53.1k tests
SUZUKI
GS500
76.4% pass · 44.9k tests
SUZUKI
AN400
86.2% pass · 27.1k tests
SUZUKI
DR-Z400S
80.4% pass · 26.8k tests
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the NC.