1992 Honda Nc29 MOT Pass Rate
Pass rate for Nc29 models manufactured in 1992, based on 67 real MOT test results.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
1992 Honda Nc29 MOT Analysis
The 1992 Honda Nc29 has an MOT pass rate of 71.6% based on 67 tests — above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 46,266 miles on the odometer. With a 28.4% failure rate, the 1992 Nc29 is rated as "Very Good" for MOT reliability.
The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1992 Honda Nc29 is Motorcycle lighting and signalling, responsible for 7.5% of failures. Motorcycle lighting and signalling 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 steering and suspension is the second most common issue at 3.0%. Motorcycle steering follows at 1.5%.
Top failures specific to 1992 models only. The overall Nc29 page may show different rankings.
What Fails Most
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Motorcycle Lighting And Signalling | 7.5% | 5 |
| 2 | Motorcycle Steering And Suspension | 3.0% | 2 |
| 3 | Motorcycle Steering | 1.5% | 1 |
| 4 | Motorcycle Tyres | 1.5% | 1 |
| 5 | Motorcycle Tyres And Wheels | 1.5% | 1 |
| 6 | Motorcycle Brakes | 1.5% | 1 |
| 7 | Motorcycle Fuel And Exhaust | 1.5% | 1 |
| 8 | Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors | 1.5% | 1 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 46,266 miFor 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.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle lighting and signalling | 1.61 | 7.5% | 5 |
| Motorcycle steering and suspension | 0.65 | 3.0% | 2 |
| Motorcycle steering | 0.32 | 1.5% | 1 |
| Motorcycle tyres | 0.32 | 1.5% | 1 |
| Motorcycle tyres and wheels | 0.32 | 1.5% | 1 |
| Motorcycle brakes | 0.32 | 1.5% | 1 |
| Motorcycle fuel and exhaust | 0.32 | 1.5% | 1 |
| Motorcycle lamps and reflectors | 0.32 | 1.5% | 1 |
Mileage Statistics
Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.
About This Data
The 1992 Honda Nc29 has an MOT pass rate of 71.6% based on 67 tests — above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 46,266 miles on the odometer. With a 28.4% failure rate, the 1992 Nc29 is rated as "Very Good" for MOT reliability.
If you own or are considering buying a 1992 Honda Nc29, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle lighting and signalling: 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 46,266 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.
Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 7.5% of failures
Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues account for 7.5% of MOT failures on 1992 Honda Nc29 models. Motorcycle lighting and signalling 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 steering and suspension — 3.0% of failures
Motorcycle steering and suspension issues account for 3.0% of MOT failures on 1992 Honda Nc29 models. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.
Motorcycle steering — 1.5% of failures
Motorcycle steering issues account for 1.5% of MOT failures on 1992 Honda Nc29 models. Steering failures include excessive play in the steering wheel, leaking power steering fluid, worn track rod ends, and damaged steering rack. These affect vehicle control and are closely related to suspension wear. Typical repair costs: £150–600. Pre-MOT check: Check for excessive steering wheel play (more than a few inches of free movement). Listen for whining from the power steering pump. Look for fluid leaks under the car near the front wheels.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.