Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2013 Honda Nt 700 Va B?

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 2013 Honda Nt 700 Va B?

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 2013 Honda Nt 700 Va B?

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.

How many 2013 Honda Nt 700 Va B vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

20% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2013 Honda Nt 700 Va B reliable?

Based on MOT data from 100 vehicles, the 2013 Honda Nt 700 Va B has a first-time MOT pass rate of 91.1%, 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 2013 Honda Nt 700 Va B?

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 Nt 700 Va B (2013)

100 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.1% first-time pass rate

2013 Honda Nt 700 Va B

CarHunch analysed 100 real MOT records for the 2013 Honda Nt 700 Va B. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2013 Honda NT 700 VA-B is slightly more reliable than the UK average, with an 85.6% first-time pass rate compared to the national 80%, though the 20% dangerous defect rate is a buyer concern that warrants a pre-purchase inspection. The low median mileage of 21,312 miles is notably modest for an 11-year-old bike, suggesting this is a model that's either been well-stored or lightly ridden by its owners. With 0.85 average failures and 3.4 advisories per test, these bikes tend to develop minor wear issues rather than serious faults, pointing to decent long-term durability if maintained. Before committing, have any prospective purchase checked by a qualified mechanic—the dangerous defect history means you want to verify brake, steering and safety components are genuinely sound.

We have limited data for the 2013 Honda Nt 700 Va B — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 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

91.1%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

20%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.85

Over 8.9 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

21k

Middle half: 12k–30k

For context

These stats describe 100 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 100 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 20% 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 →
📄 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 (97%)	97	90.8%	0.88

Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 Honda Nt 700 Va B 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.

21,312

typical

12,142

low mileage

30,085

high mileage

Half of all 2013 Honda Nt 700 Va B vehicles fall between 12,142 and 30,085 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 12,142 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.

✓ 12,142–30,085 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2013 Honda Nt 700 Va Bs sit.

⚠ Over 40,614 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2013 Honda Nt 700 Va B — Still on the Road

Most 2013 Honda Nt 700 Va Bs are still being driven.

64 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 70% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.
* 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

8.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.85

Avg failures per vehicle

3.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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