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H651 NLJ

2003 Honda Beat

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

125,603 mi
Last recorded125,603 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda Beat99,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH651 NLJ
MakeHonda
ModelBeat
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc
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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 125,603 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 125,595 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 125,574 miles

Front wipers smearing

Fail 25 Oct 2023 125,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front wipers smearing

Fail 9 Oct 2023 125,555 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 125,529 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 125,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 125,506 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 125,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 125,353 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 125,353 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2017 125,248 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 125,248 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 125,239 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 125,239 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 125,236 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 124,824 miles

offside seatbelt slightly frayed

Fail 28 Oct 2013 124,824 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside seatbelt slightly frayed

Pass 1 Nov 2012 124,514 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

battery insecure

o/s washer not working

o/s/f fog light not working

Pass 31 Oct 2011 123,969 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/s washer not working.

o/s/f fog light not working

Pass 1 Nov 2010 123,848 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 123,469 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 123,469 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 123,466 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 123,416 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 123,136 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Beat?

Based on 1,958 MOT tests across 187 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
896
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
187
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 38
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 36
fog lamp not working 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 28
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H651 NLJ is a 2003 Honda Beat in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2003 Honda Beat models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 99,280 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Beat fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H651 NLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Beat typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 23 years old, this Honda Beat is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H651 NLJ registered?

H651 NLJ is a 2003 Honda Beat, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is H651 NLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H651 NLJ shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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