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1990 Honda Nsr250 MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Nsr250 models manufactured in 1990, based on 31 real MOT test results.

83.9%
Pass Rate
16.1%
Fail Rate
31
Total Tests
19,107
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

1990 Honda Nsr250 MOT Analysis

The 1990 Honda Nsr250 has an MOT pass rate of 83.9% based on 31 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 19,107 miles on the odometer. With a 16.1% failure rate, the 1990 Nsr250 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1990 Honda Nsr250 is Motorcycle drive system, responsible for 3.2% 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 lighting and signalling is the second most common issue at 3.2%.

⚠ Based on limited data (31 tests)

Top failures specific to 1990 models only. The overall Nsr250 page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle drive system 3.2%
Motorcycle lighting and signalling 3.2%

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 System3.2%1
2Motorcycle Lighting And Signalling3.2%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 19,107 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 system1.69% per 10K miMotorcycle lighting and signalling1.69% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle drive system1.693.2%1
Motorcycle lighting and signalling1.693.2%1

Mileage Statistics

19,107
Mean
21,396
Median
15,983
25th Percentile
26,406
75th Percentile
8.43% failures per 10K miles

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

About This Data

The 1990 Honda Nsr250 has an MOT pass rate of 83.9% based on 31 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 19,107 miles on the odometer. With a 16.1% failure rate, the 1990 Nsr250 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1990 Honda Nsr250, 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 19,107 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle drive system — 3.2% of failures

Motorcycle drive system issues account for 3.2% of MOT failures on 1990 Honda Nsr250 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 lighting and signalling — 3.2% of failures

Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues account for 3.2% of MOT failures on 1990 Honda Nsr250 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.

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

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