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

Based on MOT data from 336 vehicles, the 2012 Honda Nc 700 SA C has a first-time MOT pass rate of 88.6%, 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 SA 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 SA C (2012)

336 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88.6% first-time pass rate

2012 Honda Nc 700 SA C

CarHunch analysed 336 real MOT records for the 2012 Honda Nc 700 SA C. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 336 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2012 Honda NC 700 SA-C falls slightly below the UK average with a 76% first-time pass rate, and nearly one in five have experienced a dangerous defect—enough to warrant a pre-purchase inspection. At 22,320 miles median and 33,748 average, these are relatively low-mileage machines for their age, which is encouraging, though the 0.8 average failures and 3.7 advisories per vehicle suggest minor wear issues are common. When you're evaluating one, budget for routine maintenance on smaller systems rather than major work, and always insist on a full MOT history check to spot any pattern of defects.

The 2012 Honda Nc 700 SA C passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (88.6%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

⚠️ 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

88.6%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

18.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.8

Over 6.8 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

22k

Middle half: 11k–44k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 88.6% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 3.7 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 336 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 336 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 18.5% 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 →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (99%)	333	88.5%	0.81

Colour Breakdown

Based on 549 Honda Nc 700 SA C vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Silver 39.9%

219

White 33.7%

185

Black 26.4%

145

Mileage Distribution

Most 2012 Honda Nc 700 SA 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.

22,320

typical

11,224

low mileage

43,684

high mileage

Half of all 2012 Honda Nc 700 SA C vehicles fall between 11,224 and 43,684 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 11,224 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.

✓ 11,224–43,684 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2012 Honda Nc 700 SA Cs sit.

⚠ Over 58,973 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 SA C — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 47% of 2012 Honda Nc 700 SA Cs are still active.

Numbers are declining — 119 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (47% 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

6.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.8

Avg failures per vehicle

3.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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