Honda Nss 125 Ad F (2016)

112 real MOT outcomes analysed • 5% first-time pass rate

2016 Honda Nss 125 Ad F

CarHunch analysed 112 real MOT records for the 2016 Honda Nss 125 Ad F. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2016 Honda NSS 125 is in serious trouble on the MOT—only 5% pass first time compared to the 80% UK average, and petrol variants fare even worse at just 0.9% pass rate, suggesting systemic defects in this cohort. No vehicles have recorded dangerous defects yet, but the near-universal failure pattern indicates a fundamental issue rather than isolated problems.

The median mileage of 16,651 miles is very low for an eight-year-old scooter, which typically reflects either light use or machines that have been taken off the road due to MOT failures. With almost no advisories recorded but consistent failures, this points to specific items repeatedly falling foul of regulations rather than general wear—check the historical MOT records before purchasing, as whatever is failing appears to be model-specific and recurring.

Below average reliability 75% below UK average
5%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
16,651
typical mileage
16,651–16,651 middle half
0%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.02
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.2 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2016 Honda Nss 125 Ad F

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 (96%) 107 0.9% 0
Other (4%) 5 92.1% 0.4

Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 Honda Nss 125 Ad F 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.

16,651
low mileage
16,651
typical
16,651
high mileage

Half of all 2016 Honda Nss 125 Ad F vehicles fall between 16,651 and 16,651 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.2
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.02
Avg failures per vehicle
0
Avg advisories per vehicle

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