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1989 Honda Nc25 MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Nc25 models manufactured in 1989, based on 32 real MOT test results.

84.4%
Pass Rate
15.6%
Fail Rate
32
Total Tests
29,874
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

1989 Honda Nc25 MOT Analysis

The 1989 Honda Nc25 has an MOT pass rate of 84.4% based on 32 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 29,874 miles on the odometer. With a 15.6% failure rate, the 1989 Nc25 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1989 Honda Nc25 is Motorcycle drive system, responsible for 3.1% of failures. Motorcycle drive system issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs range from £100–400. Motorcycle driving controls is the second most common issue at 3.1%.

⚠ Based on limited data (32 tests)

Top failures specific to 1989 models only. The overall Nc25 page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle drive system 3.1%
Motorcycle driving controls 3.1%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Motorcycle Drive System3.1%1
2Motorcycle Driving Controls3.1%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 29,874 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Motorcycle drive system1.05% per 10K miMotorcycle driving controls1.05% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle drive system1.053.1%1
Motorcycle driving controls1.053.1%1

Mileage Statistics

29,874
Mean
24,965
Median
18,074
25th Percentile
37,784
75th Percentile
5.22% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 1989 Honda Nc25 has an MOT pass rate of 84.4% based on 32 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 29,874 miles on the odometer. With a 15.6% failure rate, the 1989 Nc25 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1989 Honda Nc25, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle drive system: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights. With relatively low average mileage of 29,874 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle drive system — 3.1% of failures

Motorcycle drive system issues account for 3.1% of MOT failures on 1989 Honda Nc25 models. Motorcycle drive system issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Motorcycle driving controls — 3.1% of failures

Motorcycle driving controls issues account for 3.1% of MOT failures on 1989 Honda Nc25 models. Motorcycle driving controls issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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