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LG53 FOD

2003 Honda NT650V

Blue Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

37,832 mi
Last recorded37,832 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda NT650V24,119 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 FOD
MakeHonda
ModelNT650V
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 37,832 miles

Nearside Front gear selector bent but functional

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 37,541 miles

Nearside Front gear selector lever bent but functional

Pass 10 Aug 2023 37,162 miles

Central Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Rear Upper rear top box loose

Nearside Front Lower gear selector bent but functional

Pass 17 Aug 2022 36,491 miles

Central Front Radiator structure and cooling fins worn

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion making it hard to inspect frame and engine mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower gear selector bent but still functional

Nearside Front Upper handle bar is bent

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 35,806 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 35,329 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General corrosion over the motorcycles frame and centre stand making it hard to inspect

Fail 28 Mar 2020 35,329 miles

Offside Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General corrosion over the motorcycles frame and centre stand making it hard to inspect

Pass 16 Feb 2019 32,530 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 32,518 miles

Nearside Front Upper Engine mounting/bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2017 31,410 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 28,095 miles

Centre Rear Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 21,782 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 16,666 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 15,632 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 14,890 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 14,044 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 13,295 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 12,392 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 11,538 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 11,538 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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LG53 FOD is a 2003 Honda NT650V in Blue with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LG53 FOD, 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.

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LG53 FOD is a 2003 Honda NT650V, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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