Honda NC700
Real ownership data from 60 UK NC700 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common NC700 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 6% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 3.7% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 3.2% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 3% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 2.2% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 1.7% |
| Other | dangerous | 1.5% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 1.2% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brake discs and pads.
NC700 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 57 | 28,095 mi | 2,948 | 89.22% |
NC700 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Honda NC700?
Across 60 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brake discs and pads (6% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (3.7% of all recorded faults), brakes (3.2% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Honda NC700?
The median Honda NC700 in the UK has covered 27,970 miles, and typically rides about 2,930 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 17,778 and 41,842 miles.
Is the Honda NC700 reliable?
88.6% of Honda NC700 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.73 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 60 Honda NC700 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.