HONDA NT 700 V-7
Pass rate over time
The NT 700 V-7's first-time pass rate has risen 5.9 points since 2012, 77.4% to 83.3%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage NT 700 V-7 passes first time 92.1% of the time; by 30k that's 76.9%.
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 NT 700 V-7
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
17 | 32.1 |
| steering and suspension |
|
11 | 20.8 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
8 | 15.1 |
| suspension |
|
5 | 9.4 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
4 | 7.5 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
3 | 5.7 |
| tyres |
|
2 | 3.8 |
| driving controls |
|
1 | 1.9 |
| steering |
|
1 | 1.9 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
1 | 1.9 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the NT 700 V-7 beats 3 of its 4 closest rivals (KAWASAKI ZX-6R, SUZUKI GSF600, YAMAHA FZS600).
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 NT 700 V-7.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2009 (86.2% pass). Weakest: 2008 (84.5%).
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.