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2001 Honda Nsr MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Nsr models manufactured in 2001, based on 91 real MOT test results.

53.8%
Pass Rate
46.2%
Fail Rate
91
Total Tests
20,522
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

2001 Honda Nsr MOT Analysis

The 2001 Honda Nsr has an MOT pass rate of 53.8% based on 91 tests — below the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 20,522 miles on the odometer. With a 46.2% failure rate, the 2001 Nsr is rated as "Poor" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2001 Honda Nsr is Motorcycle brakes, responsible for 16.5% of failures. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs range from £150–400. Motorcycle lamps and reflectors is the second most common issue at 16.5%. Motorcycle structure and attachments follows at 12.1%.

⚠ Based on limited data (91 tests)

Top failures specific to 2001 models only. The overall Nsr page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle brakes 16.5%
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors 16.5%
Motorcycle structure and attachments 12.1%

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 Brakes16.5%15
2Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors16.5%15
3Motorcycle Structure And Attachments12.1%11
4Motorcycle Suspension11.0%10
5Motorcycle Steering5.5%5

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 20,522 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 brakes8.03% per 10K miMotorcycle lamps and reflectors8.03% per 10K miMotorcycle structure and attachments5.89% per 10K miMotorcycle suspension5.35% per 10K miMotorcycle steering2.68% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle brakes8.0316.5%15
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors8.0316.5%15
Motorcycle structure and attachments5.8912.1%11
Motorcycle suspension5.3511.0%10
Motorcycle steering2.685.5%5

Mileage Statistics

20,522
Mean
21,708
Median
14,983
25th Percentile
26,215
75th Percentile
22.51% failures per 10K miles

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

About This Data

The 2001 Honda Nsr has an MOT pass rate of 53.8% based on 91 tests — below the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 20,522 miles on the odometer. With a 46.2% failure rate, the 2001 Nsr is rated as "Poor" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2001 Honda Nsr, be prepared for above-average maintenance costs. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle brakes: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm). With relatively low average mileage of 20,522 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle brakes — 16.5% of failures

Motorcycle brakes issues account for 16.5% of MOT failures on 2001 Honda Nsr models. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors — 16.5% of failures

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors issues account for 16.5% of MOT failures on 2001 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 structure and attachments — 12.1% of failures

Motorcycle structure and attachments issues account for 12.1% of MOT failures on 2001 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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