Honda Nh 80 Md G (1986)
1986 Honda Nh 80 Md G
CarHunch analysed 321 real MOT records for the 1986 Honda Nh 80 Md G. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1986 Honda NH 80 MD-G has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 1.5%, catastrophically below the UK average of 80%—making it one of the least reliable vehicles in its age cohort. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent entirely (0%), and when failures do occur they're extremely rare (0.01 per vehicle on average), suggesting the issues are minor rather than safety-critical.
These are genuinely ancient machines with very low mileage for their age (median 3,781 miles), which explains why so few pass their first attempt: they've likely been stored or used minimally, causing rubber seals, fuel systems, and electrical components to deteriorate. Before committing to one, budget for a pre-purchase inspection focused on fuel delivery, electrics, and brake fluid condition—these are the typical culprits on long-dormant bikes, not structural faults.
What to check before buying a 1986 Honda Nh 80 Md G
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 (100%) | 320 | 1.2% | 0.01 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1986 Honda Nh 80 Md G 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 1986 Honda Nh 80 Md G vehicles fall between 3,135 and 6,044 miles.
MOT History Averages
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