Honda Nx650 (2000)
2000 Honda Nx650
CarHunch analysed 131 real MOT records for the 2000 Honda Nx650. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2000 Honda NX650 has a first-time pass rate of 76.4%, which sits slightly below the UK average of 80%, suggesting these bikes are a touch less reliable than typical for their age. With only 9.9% having ever suffered a dangerous defect, safety concerns aren't a major red flag for the model as a whole.
At nearly 19,400 miles on average, these machines are running relatively low mileage for 24-year-old machines, which supports their modest reliability picture. The average of 1.15 failures and 3.0 advisories per test points to routine wear rather than systemic problems—so if you're buying one, budget for standard maintenance items like cables, hoses, and exhaust components rather than expecting major engine or gearbox work.
What to check before buying a 2000 Honda Nx650
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 (98%) | 129 | 76.1% | 1.16 |
| Other (2%) | 2 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2000 Honda Nx650 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.
Half of all 2000 Honda Nx650 vehicles fall between 10,640 and 24,647 miles.
2000 Honda Nx650 — Still on the Road
20 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 50% 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.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2000 Honda Nx650
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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27%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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24.1%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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18.6%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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16.5%
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn
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16%
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing
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14.3%
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn
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13.9%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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13.1%
Steering movement slightly 'notchy'
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2000. Counts include advisories and failures.
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