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Honda Nh80md H (1989)

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1989 Honda Nh80md H

CarHunch has 674 1989 Honda Nh80md H vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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No MOT data available for this vehicle type

The 1989 Honda Nh80md H doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other Honda vehicles below.

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Got a specific Honda Nh80md H you're checking out?

The real detail is in the individual vehicle report — MOT history, AI Hunches, mileage timeline, and defect patterns for that specific reg.

UK

The NH80MD-H is a heavy commercial motorcycle (a Honda scooter/moped from 1989), and it falls outside the DVLA's light-vehicle MOT database entirely—these machines are tested under DVSA commercial rules, so standard MOT statistics don't apply here. What we can say is that any surviving examples from 1989 are now 35 years old, and at a median mileage of just 5,708 miles they're likely stored classics or very lightly used rather than regular commuters.

If you're considering one, assume it will need a full inspection by a specialist familiar with 1980s Honda two-strokes: fuel system varnishing, rubber perishing, and carburetor gumming are predictable issues after decades of dormancy. Get a pre-purchase inspection from someone who knows the marque, because age and storage condition matter far more than MOT history for a machine this old.

MOT statistics not available

We have 674 1989 Honda Nh80md H vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

There are a few reasons this can happen:

  • Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
  • Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
  • MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
  • Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT
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What tends to go wrong

Across 674 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Suspension & steering 78.2%
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect · Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect · Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. · …
Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.
Tyre wear 26.9%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm · …
Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.
Brake wear 11.5%
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort · Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel · Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%.
Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.
Lighting 7.7%
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. · Exhaust slightly deteriorated · Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam
Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.
Exhaust & emissions 7.7%
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1989.

Before you buy a 1989 Honda Nh80md H

Based on MOT data from 674 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 0.9% 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 ClickMechanic
  • 📄 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 carVertical Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 3,588 Honda Nh80md H vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Red 55.5%
1,993
Blue 43.9%
1,575
Black 0.6%
20
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