Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2006 Honda Nt 700 Va?

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 2006 Honda Nt 700 Va?

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 2006 Honda Nt 700 Va?

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 2006 Honda Nt 700 Va vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

24% 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 2006 Honda Nt 700 Va reliable?

Based on MOT data from 359 vehicles, the 2006 Honda Nt 700 Va has a first-time MOT pass rate of 86.5%, 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 2006 Honda Nt 700 Va?

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 (2006)

359 real MOT outcomes analysed • 86.5% first-time pass rate

2006 Honda Nt 700 Va

CarHunch analysed 359 real MOT records for the 2006 Honda Nt 700 Va. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 359 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

This 2006 Honda NT 700 VA has a first-time pass rate of 74.7%, which sits below the UK average of 80% and suggests reliability concerns for its age. More worryingly, nearly a quarter of these bikes (24.2%) have recorded dangerous defects during MOT testing, a figure that should give any prospective buyer pause.

At an average mileage of 28,741 miles for an 18-year-old motorcycle, these examples show moderate use, though the 1.59 average failures per vehicle and 5.7 advisories indicate wear is starting to bite. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the frame, suspension, and braking system—the areas where dangerous faults typically emerge on aging sports tourers.

The 2006 Honda Nt 700 Va passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (86.5%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

⚠️ 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

86.5%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

24.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.59

Over 10.8 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

25k

Middle half: 14k–37k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 86.5% 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 5.7 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 359 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 2006 Honda Nt 700 Va

Based on MOT data from 359 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 24.2% 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%)	348	86.3%	1.62

Colour Breakdown

Based on 451 Honda Nt 700 Va vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 40.4%

182

Blue 28.2%

127

Beige 22%

Grey 8%

White 1.6%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2006 Honda Nt 700 Va 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.

24,605

typical

13,806

low mileage

36,903

high mileage

Half of all 2006 Honda Nt 700 Va vehicles fall between 13,806 and 36,903 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 13,806 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.

✓ 13,806–36,903 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2006 Honda Nt 700 Vas sit.

⚠ Over 49,819 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2006 Honda Nt 700 Va — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 56% of 2006 Honda Nt 700 Vas are still active.

118 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 56% of the peak remain.

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

10.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.59

Avg failures per vehicle

5.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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