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N489 MGT

1996 Honda NX650

Black Petrol 644cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,393 mi
Last recorded30,393 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda NX65023,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN489 MGT
MakeHonda
ModelNX650
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine644cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 30,393 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 30,393 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect Front shock absorber has no travel at all (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 29,983 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 29,130 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2021 29,128 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 28,004 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 26,751 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 26,543 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 26,543 miles

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

How Reliable is the Honda NX650?

Based on 9,865 MOT tests across 1,148 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
549
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 108
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 71
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 70
reflector on motorcycle missing 68
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N489 MGT is a 1996 Honda NX650 in Black with a 644cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Honda NX650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 23,675 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 NX650 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N489 MGT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda NX650 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 30 years old, this Honda NX650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N489 MGT registered?

N489 MGT is a 1996 Honda NX650, first registered on 18 June 1996.

Is N489 MGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N489 MGT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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