Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2013 Honda Nc 700 Xa 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 2013 Honda Nc 700 Xa 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 2013 Honda Nc 700 Xa 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.

How many 2013 Honda Nc 700 Xa C vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

28% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2013 Honda Nc 700 Xa C reliable?

Based on MOT data from 218 vehicles, the 2013 Honda Nc 700 Xa C has a first-time MOT pass rate of 88.7%, 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 2013 Honda Nc 700 Xa 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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218 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88.7% first-time pass rate

2013 Honda Nc 700 Xa C

CarHunch analysed 218 real MOT records for the 2013 Honda Nc 700 Xa 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 2013 Honda NC 700 XA-C passes its MOT slightly more often than the UK average, with an 83.8% first-time pass rate versus 80% nationally—a modest but genuine advantage. However, nearly three in ten of these bikes have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a material concern for a used buyer and suggests you should have any purchase inspected by a Honda-specialist mechanic.

At nearly 23,000 miles on average, these machines show typical wear for their age, yet they're still generating 4.5 advisories per test and averaging just over one failure per vehicle. Before committing, request the full MOT history to see what's actually failing—if it's consumables like brake pads and chains you can budget for routine servicing, but repeated structural or safety issues would be a red flag.

We have limited data for the 2013 Honda Nc 700 Xa C — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 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

88.7%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

28%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.05

Over 8.1 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

19k

Middle half: 12k–29k

For context

These stats describe 218 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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Before you buy a 2013 Honda Nc 700 Xa C

Based on MOT data from 218 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 28% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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 (98%)	214	88.5%	1.07

Colour Breakdown

Based on 711 Honda Nc 700 Xa C vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Red 30.4%

216

White 26.6%

189

Silver 24.5%

174

Black 18.6%

132

Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 Honda Nc 700 Xa 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.

19,178

typical

12,460

low mileage

29,289

high mileage

Half of all 2013 Honda Nc 700 Xa C vehicles fall between 12,460 and 29,289 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 12,460 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.

✓ 12,460–29,289 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2013 Honda Nc 700 Xa Cs sit.

⚠ Over 39,540 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2013 Honda Nc 700 Xa C — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 52% of 2013 Honda Nc 700 Xa Cs are still active.

103 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 52% of the peak remain.

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

8.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.05

Avg failures per vehicle

4.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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