Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2020 Honda Nc 750 Xd L?

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 2020 Honda Nc 750 Xd L?

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 2020 Honda Nc 750 Xd L?

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 2020 Honda Nc 750 Xd L reliable?

Based on MOT data from 234 vehicles, the 2020 Honda Nc 750 Xd L has a first-time MOT pass rate of 97%, 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 2020 Honda Nc 750 Xd L?

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 750 Xd L (2020)

234 real MOT outcomes analysed • 97% first-time pass rate

2020 Honda Nc 750 Xd L

CarHunch analysed 234 real MOT records for the 2020 Honda Nc 750 Xd L. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2020 Honda NC 750 XD-L is significantly more reliable than the UK average, with a 91.6% first-time pass rate against the 80% benchmark—a solid 11.6 percentage point advantage. Only 6.0% of these bikes have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is acceptably low and not a buyer concern for this model.

These machines are running light for their age, averaging just 10,318 miles across the cohort, so you're likely looking at genuinely low-use examples. The average of 0.12 failures per vehicle and 0.8 advisories per bike suggest minimal issues; when you're evaluating a specific example, focus your inspection on brake and suspension wear rather than expecting major mechanical problems.

We have limited data for the 2020 Honda Nc 750 Xd L — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 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

97%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.12

Over 2.7 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 5k–13k

For context

These stats describe 234 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 234 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 6% 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 (98%)	230	96.9%	0.12

Colour Breakdown

Based on 260 Honda Nc 750 Xd L vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 33.1%

Black 31.2%

Red 29.2%

White 6.5%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2020 Honda Nc 750 Xd L 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.

7,940

typical

4,703

low mileage

12,684

high mileage

Half of all 2020 Honda Nc 750 Xd L vehicles fall between 4,703 and 12,684 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 4,703 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.

✓ 4,703–12,684 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2020 Honda Nc 750 Xd Ls sit.

⚠ Over 17,123 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2020 Honda Nc 750 Xd L — Still on the Road

Almost all 2020 Honda Nc 750 Xd Ls are still on the road.

Strong survival — 187 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 95% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.

MOT History Averages

2.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.12

Avg failures per vehicle

0.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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