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M551 LYT

1995 Honda NTV650

Black Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

80,407 mi
Last recorded80,407 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Honda NTV65041,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM551 LYT
MakeHonda
ModelNTV650
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 80,407 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 80,324 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 80,313 miles

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak right hand fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 80,274 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 79,152 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 79,093 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil right hand fork leg (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 78,590 miles

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear tyre valve slightly perished

Fail 11 Jun 2018 78,590 miles

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear tyre valve slightly perished

front tyre valve badly perished

Pass 28 Jul 2015 77,250 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Oil leak

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 77,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 73,909 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 73,906 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Fail 28 May 2013 73,362 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 28 May 2013 73,362 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 72,693 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 71,769 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 70,991 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 70,857 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 70,368 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 69,455 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 68,989 miles

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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M551 LYT is a 1995 Honda NTV650 in Black with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1995 Honda NTV650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 41,952 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 M551 LYT, 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 31 years old, this Honda NTV650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M551 LYT registered?

M551 LYT is a 1995 Honda NTV650, first registered on 28 April 1995.

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