Honda Nc 700 D C (2012)
2012 Honda Nc 700 D C
CarHunch analysed 110 real MOT records for the 2012 Honda Nc 700 D C. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2012 Honda NC 700 D-C matches the UK average almost exactly with an 80.7% first-time pass rate, making it a reliably straightforward prospect—though the 19.1% of vehicles that have suffered a dangerous defect is worth noting if you're buying used, as it suggests some examples have experienced serious issues over their lifetime. These are low-mileage bikes relative to their age, averaging just under 20,000 miles, which generally indicates gentle use and less mechanical wear than you'd expect from a 12-year-old machine.
The average of 0.74 failures per test is modest, but the 3.6 advisories suggest routine maintenance items crop up regularly—typical wear on consumables rather than structural problems. When you're viewing examples, check the MOT history carefully for that dangerous defect flag, and budget for the sort of incremental fixes (chains, brakes, filters) that the advisory pattern predicts.
What to check before buying a 2012 Honda Nc 700 D C
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (95%) | 105 | 79.9% | 0.76 |
| Other (5%) | 5 | 96% | 0.2 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2012 Honda Nc 700 D C vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2012 Honda Nc 700 D C vehicles fall between 8,676 and 23,689 miles.
2012 Honda Nc 700 D C — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 39 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (46% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2015–2025.
MOT History Averages
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