Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2009 Honda Nhx 110 Wh 8?

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 2009 Honda Nhx 110 Wh 8?

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 2009 Honda Nhx 110 Wh 8?

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 2009 Honda Nhx 110 Wh 8 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 599 vehicles, the 2009 Honda Nhx 110 Wh 8 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 86.2%, 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 2009 Honda Nhx 110 Wh 8?

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 Nhx 110 Wh 8 (2009)

599 real MOT outcomes analysed • 86.2% first-time pass rate

2009 Honda Nhx 110 Wh 8

CarHunch analysed 599 real MOT records for the 2009 Honda Nhx 110 Wh 8. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2009 Honda NHX 110 passes its MOT first time just 71.8% of the time, notably below the UK average of 80%, suggesting these scooters develop problems more readily than typical vehicles. With 15.4% having suffered a dangerous defect at some point, you're looking at a non-negligible safety risk on the secondhand market.

At just 13,486 miles median mileage, these machines are relatively lightly used for their age, yet still average 0.99 failures and 2.3 advisories per test, pointing to wear issues that accumulate despite low annual miles. Before buying, budget for a pre-purchase inspection focused on brake condition and worn clutch components, which typically dominate the failure list for this generation.

The 2009 Honda Nhx 110 Wh 8 passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (86.2%) — 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

86.2%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

15.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.99

Over 6.4 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

13k

Middle half: 7k–22k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 86.2% 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 2.3 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 599 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 2009 Honda Nhx 110 Wh 8

Based on MOT data from 599 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 15.4% 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 →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (99%)	592	86.2%	1

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,461 Honda Nhx 110 Wh 8 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 31.8%

465

Silver 29.3%

428

Red 19.6%

287

White 19.2%

281

Mileage Distribution

Most 2009 Honda Nhx 110 Wh 8 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.

13,486

typical

7,263

low mileage

22,224

high mileage

Half of all 2009 Honda Nhx 110 Wh 8 vehicles fall between 7,263 and 22,224 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 7,263 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.

✓ 7,263–22,224 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2009 Honda Nhx 110 Wh 8s sit.

⚠ Over 30,002 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2009 Honda Nhx 110 Wh 8 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 21% of 2009 Honda Nhx 110 Wh 8s are still active.

Numbers are declining — 75 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (21% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* 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

6.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.99

Avg failures per vehicle

2.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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