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N154 DNV

1997 Honda Beat

Green Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

55,665 mi
Last recorded55,665 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Beat74,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN154 DNV
MakeHonda
ModelBeat
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc
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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 55,665 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 55,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 54,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2022 54,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2021 54,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 May 2020 54,446 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both front brake discs slightly pitted and corroded.

Pass 22 May 2019 54,285 miles

both track rod end boots perishing

Pass 16 May 2018 53,915 miles

front brake discs corroding slightly

gearbox noisy

Fail 16 May 2018 53,915 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs corroding slightly

gearbox noisy

Pass 16 May 2017 53,703 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 27 May 2016 53,534 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 53,434 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 53,316 miles

gearbox noisey

Pass 22 May 2013 52,495 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 52,121 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 51,856 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted.

Pass 5 May 2010 51,446 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 May 2009 50,940 miles

no plates changed

Fail 2 May 2009 50,940 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 49,772 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 49,224 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 48,644 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Beat?

Based on 1,958 MOT tests across 187 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
896
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
187
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 38
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 36
fog lamp not working 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 28
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N154 DNV is a 1997 Honda Beat in Green with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1997 Honda Beat models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 74,816 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Beat fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N154 DNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Beat typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Beat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N154 DNV registered?

N154 DNV is a 1997 Honda Beat, first registered on 5 December 1997.

Is N154 DNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N154 DNV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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