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1999 Honda Nsr MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Nsr models manufactured in 1999, based on 38 real MOT test results.

47.4%
Pass Rate
52.6%
Fail Rate
38
Total Tests
25,178
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

1999 Honda Nsr MOT Analysis

The 1999 Honda Nsr has an MOT pass rate of 47.4% based on 38 tests — significantly below the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 25,178 miles on the odometer. With a 52.6% failure rate, the 1999 Nsr is rated as "Very Poor" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1999 Honda Nsr is Motorcycle lamps and reflectors, responsible for 7.9% of failures. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs range from £5–50. Motorcycle steering is the second most common issue at 5.3%. Motorcycle structure and attachments follows at 2.6%.

⚠ Based on limited data (38 tests)

Top failures specific to 1999 models only. The overall Nsr page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors 7.9%
Motorcycle steering 5.3%
Motorcycle structure and attachments 2.6%

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 Lamps And Reflectors7.9%3
2Motorcycle Steering5.3%2
3Motorcycle Structure And Attachments2.6%1
4Motorcycle Tyres2.6%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 25,178 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 lamps and reflectors3.14% per 10K miMotorcycle steering2.09% per 10K miMotorcycle structure and attachments1.05% per 10K miMotorcycle tyres1.05% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors3.147.9%3
Motorcycle steering2.095.3%2
Motorcycle structure and attachments1.052.6%1
Motorcycle tyres1.052.6%1

Mileage Statistics

25,178
Mean
25,459
Median
11,110
25th Percentile
39,839
75th Percentile
20.89% failures per 10K miles

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

About This Data

The 1999 Honda Nsr has an MOT pass rate of 47.4% based on 38 tests — significantly below the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 25,178 miles on the odometer. With a 52.6% failure rate, the 1999 Nsr is rated as "Very Poor" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1999 Honda Nsr, be prepared for above-average maintenance costs. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle lamps and reflectors: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test. With relatively low average mileage of 25,178 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors — 7.9% of failures

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors issues account for 7.9% of MOT failures on 1999 Honda Nsr models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.

Motorcycle steering — 5.3% of failures

Motorcycle steering issues account for 5.3% of MOT failures on 1999 Honda Nsr 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.

Motorcycle structure and attachments — 2.6% of failures

Motorcycle structure and attachments issues account for 2.6% of MOT failures on 1999 Honda Nsr models. Motorcycle structure and attachments 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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