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1998 Honda Nx650 MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Nx650 models manufactured in 1998, based on 325 real MOT test results.

78.2%
Pass Rate
21.8%
Fail Rate
325
Total Tests
21,550
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

This page shows all Nx650 cars tested in 1998. Want to see how cars built in 1998 hold up over time?

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1998 Honda Nx650 MOT Analysis

The 1998 Honda Nx650 has an MOT pass rate of 78.2% based on 325 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 21,550 miles on the odometer. With a 21.8% failure rate, the 1998 Nx650 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1998 Honda Nx650 is Motorcycle structure and attachments, responsible for 3.4% of failures. 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 range from £100–400. Motorcycle lamps and reflectors is the second most common issue at 0.6%.

Top failures specific to 1998 models only. The overall Nx650 page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle structure and attachments 3.4%
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors 0.6%

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 Structure And Attachments3.4%11
2Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors0.6%2

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 21,550 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 structure and attachments1.57% per 10K miMotorcycle lamps and reflectors0.29% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle structure and attachments1.573.4%11
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors0.290.6%2

Mileage Statistics

21,550
Mean
21,165
Median
16,326
25th Percentile
25,054
75th Percentile
10.12% failures per 10K miles

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

About This Data

The 1998 Honda Nx650 has an MOT pass rate of 78.2% based on 325 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 21,550 miles on the odometer. With a 21.8% failure rate, the 1998 Nx650 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1998 Honda Nx650, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle structure and attachments: 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 21,550 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle structure and attachments — 3.4% of failures

Motorcycle structure and attachments issues account for 3.4% of MOT failures on 1998 Honda Nx650 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.

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors — 0.6% of failures

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors issues account for 0.6% of MOT failures on 1998 Honda Nx650 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.

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

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