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HW53 FHU

2003 Honda NT650V

Silver Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,440 mi
Last recorded34,440 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda NT650V24,119 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 FHU
MakeHonda
ModelNT650V
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 34,440 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 29,774 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 29,711 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 29,621 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 29,621 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 29,600 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 29,282 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 29,282 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2019 28,825 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 27,638 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 27,011 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 26,888 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 26,887 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 26,808 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 26,621 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 26,621 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 26,319 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 26,319 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2012 25,946 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 22,870 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 20,331 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 17,263 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 14,664 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 11,686 miles

Rear Brake Pads Low. L/H fork Stanchion coroeded.

Pass 10 Aug 2006 7,666 miles

How Reliable is the Honda NT650V?

Based on 55,724 MOT tests across 4,370 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
1,241
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
4,370
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,032
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 892
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 828
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 436
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 307
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HW53 FHU is a 2003 Honda NT650V in Silver with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Honda NT650V models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 24,119 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 NT650V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,032 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HW53 FHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda NT650V typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Honda NT650V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW53 FHU registered?

HW53 FHU is a 2003 Honda NT650V, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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