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GK53 VLP

2003 Honda Nt 650 V-4

Red Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

27,860 mi
Last recorded27,860 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda Nt 650 V-424,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 VLP
MakeHonda
ModelNt 650 V-4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 27,860 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 27,860 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 27,358 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 27,358 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 27,318 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 27,108 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 27,108 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 26,897 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 26,613 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both forks have oil rings and some staining below the stanchion. Oil extends up to bottom yoke but appears to be more like anti-seize protection that genuine leak. (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy weight off in the central position (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 26,189 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 26,189 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 25,749 miles

Front Fork stanchion pitted

Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Sep 2017 25,739 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

nail in front tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2016 22,064 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 18,051 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 16,406 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 16,406 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 10,828 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 5,167 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 4,379 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 3,759 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 3,759 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Nt 650 V-4?

Based on 3,983 MOT tests across 324 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
1,341
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 73
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 70
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 46
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 23
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
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GK53 VLP is a 2003 Honda Nt 650 V-4 in Red with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2003 Honda Nt 650 V-4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 24,432 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 Nt 650 V-4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 73 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK53 VLP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Nt 650 V-4 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Honda Nt 650 V-4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GK53 VLP is a 2003 Honda Nt 650 V-4, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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