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F973 JGY

1988 Honda NTV600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

9,135 mi
Last recorded9,135 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Honda NTV60052,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF973 JGY
MakeHonda
ModelNTV600
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 9,135 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flange with cylinder head (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 9,135 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flange with cylinder head (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel spindle loose Locking bolts loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2024 8,591 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 7,909 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 7,163 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 5,806 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front cylinder head flange (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension has reduced damping effect

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 5,796 miles

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front cylinder flange (6.1.2 (a))

Front suspension has reduced damping effect

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pedal pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 4,925 miles

Front suspension has reduced damping effect

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 4,925 miles

Front suspension has reduced damping effect

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 3,196 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 1,477 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 482 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 13 Jun 2016 472 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 Jun 2015 97,079 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 93,475 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 91,306 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 31 May 2012 89,459 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 87,564 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2010 86,667 miles

How Reliable is the Honda NTV600?

Based on 8,011 MOT tests across 853 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
853
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 212
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 119
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 108
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 93
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 69
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F973 JGY is a 1988 Honda NTV600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1988 Honda NTV600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 52,652 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda NTV600 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 212 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F973 JGY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda NTV600 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Honda NTV600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F973 JGY registered?

F973 JGY is a 1988 Honda NTV600, first registered on 25 October 1988.

Is F973 JGY safe to buy?

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