Honda Nt 650 V-4 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Honda Nt 650 V-4 reliable? We analysed 3,983 real MOT tests across 324 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda Nt 650 V-4 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil and brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Nt 650 V-4.
Honda Nt 650 V-4 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda Nt 650 V-4. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda Nt 650 V-4 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda Nt 650 V-4 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda Nt 650 V-4 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda Nt 650 V-4 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda Nt 650 V-4 Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Honda Nt 650 V-4 models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Honda Nt 650 V-4 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda Nt 650 V-4 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda Nt 650 V-4 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Nt 650 V-4 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 111 | 89.2% | 22,932 | 32,568 | 43,288 |
| 2005 | 432 | 88.4% | 11,221 | 19,424 | 30,683 |
| 2004 | 2,698 | 86.5% | 12,328 | 22,358 | 34,738 |
| 2003 | 696 | 83.8% | 14,280 | 24,432 | 39,719 |
How Long Does a Honda Nt 650 V-4 Last?
Based on 324 Honda Nt 650 V-4 vehicles on UK roads.
Honda Nt 650 V-4 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda Nt 650 V-4 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Honda Nt 650 V-4
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
89.2% MOT pass rate from 111 tests
83.8% MOT pass rate from 696 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda Nt 650 V-4 is 2006, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.2% across 111 tests. The 2003 model year has the lowest pass rate at 83.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda Nt 650 V-4 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Nt 650 V-4 THIS CAR | 86.4% | 3,983 | 22,714 mi | 23 yrs |
| Honda Civic | 73.7% | 9,391,580 | 74,987 mi | 34 yrs |
| Honda Jazz | 81% | 5,740,892 | 48,635 mi | 24 yrs |
| Honda Cr-v | 78.5% | 4,177,643 | 80,499 mi | 29 yrs |
| Audi A4 SE TDI 6SP | 77.9% | 6,815 | 145,050 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Nt 650 V-4 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Honda Nt 650 V-4 has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.4% across 3,983 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Honda Nt 650 V-4 are tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (73 recorded failures), shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (70), and brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (46). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Honda Nt 650 V-4 with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Honda Nt 650 V-4 owner drives around 1,341 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Honda Nt 650 V-4 models stay on UK roads for around 23 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.