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N498 CAN

1996 Honda NX650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

28,645 mi
Last recorded28,645 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda NX65023,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN498 CAN
MakeHonda
ModelNX650
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 28,645 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 28,485 miles

Front tyre has hair line cracks in it(but is tubed)

Pass 5 Jul 2021 35,342 miles

Drive chain slightly tight split link seized (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2013 35,191 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 35,064 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 35,064 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 34,963 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 34,738 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 34,738 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 33,683 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 32,572 miles

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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N498 CAN is a 1996 Honda NX650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N498 CAN, 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 N498 CAN registered?

N498 CAN is a 1996 Honda NX650, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N498 CAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N498 CAN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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