Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2012 Honda Nc 700 D C?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2012 Honda Nc 700 D C?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2012 Honda Nc 700 D C?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2012 Honda Nc 700 D C reliable?

Based on MOT data from 110 vehicles, the 2012 Honda Nc 700 D C has a first-time MOT pass rate of 89.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2012 Honda Nc 700 D C?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Honda Nc 700 D C (2012)

110 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89.6% first-time pass rate

2012 Honda Nc 700 D C

CarHunch analysed 110 real MOT records for the 2012 Honda Nc 700 D C. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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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.

We have limited data for the 2012 Honda Nc 700 D C — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

89.6%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

19.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.74

Over 7 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

14k

Middle half: 9k–24k

For context

These stats describe 110 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 110 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 19.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (95%)	105	89.3%	0.76

Mileage Distribution

Most 2012 Honda Nc 700 D C vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

14,476

typical

8,676

low mileage

23,689

high mileage

Half of all 2012 Honda Nc 700 D C vehicles fall between 8,676 and 23,689 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 8,676 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 8,676–23,689 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2012 Honda Nc 700 D Cs sit.

⚠ Over 31,980 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2012 Honda Nc 700 D C — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 46% of 2012 Honda Nc 700 D Cs are still active.

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.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.74

Avg failures per vehicle

3.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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