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J8 NKJ

1998 Honda NT650V

Beige Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

63,252 mi
Last recorded63,252 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda NT650V32,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 NKJ
MakeHonda
ModelNT650V
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 63,252 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2026 63,252 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 62,749 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 61,966 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 61,314 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 59,127 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 59,127 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 58,120 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 58,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 57,460 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 56,668 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 55,265 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 53,825 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 53,806 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 52,750 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 50,007 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2013 49,997 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 49,344 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 49,344 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Sep 2010 45,634 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 45,634 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 38,882 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 38,882 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Feb 2009 24,445 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 10,735 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 10,735 miles

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

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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J8 NKJ is a 1998 Honda NT650V in Beige with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1998 Honda NT650V models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 32,334 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 J8 NKJ, 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 28 years old, this Honda NT650V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J8 NKJ registered?

J8 NKJ is a 1998 Honda NT650V, first registered on 12 August 1998.

Is J8 NKJ safe to buy?

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