Model report · 2005–2025
HONDA NX
644cc
Petrol
Class 2
71.3%
first-time pass rate
22.7%
failed outright
23,067
median miles at test
150
MOT tests, 2005–2025
Pass rate by mileage
how the NX's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%
A low-mileage NX passes first time 78.4% of the time; by 40k 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 NX
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
20 | 24.4 |
| steering and suspension |
|
18 | 22 |
| brakes |
|
15 | 18.3 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
10 | 12.2 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
7 | 8.5 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
4 | 4.9 |
| drive system |
|
4 | 4.9 |
| suspension |
|
2 | 2.4 |
| structure and attachments |
|
1 | 1.2 |
| driving controls |
|
1 | 1.2 |
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 NX beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (KAWASAKI ZX-6R, SUZUKI GSF600, YAMAHA FZS600).
KAWASAKI
ZX-6R
78.1% pass · 174k tests
SUZUKI
GSF600
77.3% pass · 143k tests
YAMAHA
FZS600
82.6% pass · 137k tests
HONDA
VFR800 FI
86.7% pass · 89.4k 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 NX.