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1988 Honda Nsr MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Nsr models manufactured in 1988, based on 49 real MOT test results.

83.7%
Pass Rate
16.3%
Fail Rate
49
Total Tests
19,540
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

1988 Honda Nsr MOT Analysis

The 1988 Honda Nsr has an MOT pass rate of 83.7% based on 49 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 19,540 miles on the odometer. With a 16.3% failure rate, the 1988 Nsr is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1988 Honda Nsr is Motorcycle audible warning (Horn), responsible for 2.0% of failures. Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) 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.

⚠ Based on limited data (49 tests)

Top failures specific to 1988 models only. The overall Nsr page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) 2.0%

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 Audible Warning (Horn)2.0%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 19,540 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 audible warning (Horn)1.04% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle audible warning (Horn)1.042.0%1

Mileage Statistics

19,540
Mean
16,721
Median
12,004
25th Percentile
23,260
75th Percentile
8.34% failures per 10K miles

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

About This Data

The 1988 Honda Nsr has an MOT pass rate of 83.7% based on 49 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 19,540 miles on the odometer. With a 16.3% failure rate, the 1988 Nsr is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1988 Honda Nsr, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle audible warning (horn): 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 19,540 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) — 2.0% of failures

Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) issues account for 2.0% of MOT failures on 1988 Honda Nsr models. Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) 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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