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M286 MVU

1994 Honda NTV650

Black Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,018 mi
Last recorded81,018 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Honda NTV65039,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM286 MVU
MakeHonda
ModelNTV650
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 81,018 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 80,096 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 79,036 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 78,192 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 77,674 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Fork sliders pitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Swinging arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 77,674 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Fork sliders pitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake master cylinder insecure Feed hose clip corroded (1.1.10 (c))

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

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Swinging arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 77,244 miles

surface corrosion in rear frame

Pass 18 Sep 2019 76,767 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 75,881 miles

slight corrosion in rear brake disc

slight perishing in front & rear tyres

Pass 12 Sep 2017 75,056 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 74,285 miles

head bearings slightly notchy

Fail 15 Sep 2016 74,285 miles

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

head bearings slightly notchy

Pass 17 Sep 2015 73,277 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 73,277 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 72,067 miles

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

slight perishing in rear tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2013 70,914 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 70,914 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 70,219 miles

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

clutch faulty

front tyre worn out of shape

rear tyre perished

Fail 28 Aug 2012 70,203 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

clutch faulty

front tyre worn out of shape

rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Sep 2011 69,304 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 69,264 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly component cracked (2.3.1)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 69,209 miles

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 64,051 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 15 Sep 2010 64,051 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2009 55,679 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 47,504 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 47,504 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 18 Sep 2007 38,726 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 34,276 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 30,829 miles

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

How Reliable is the Honda NTV650?

Based on 13,733 MOT tests across 1,325 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
1,163
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,325
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 237
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 226
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 182
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 113
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M286 MVU is a 1994 Honda NTV650 in Black with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1994 Honda NTV650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 39,572 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 NTV650 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 237 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M286 MVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda NTV650 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 32 years old, this Honda NTV650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M286 MVU is a 1994 Honda NTV650, first registered on 27 September 1994.

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