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N857 AJH

1996 Honda NTV650

Blue Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

38,538 mi
Last recorded38,538 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda NTV65038,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN857 AJH
MakeHonda
ModelNTV650
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 38,538 miles

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

Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 30 May 2025 38,374 miles

Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

brake fluid site glass detreated

Pass 12 Jan 2024 37,829 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 37,690 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 35,545 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 32,300 miles

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

one rear light bulb not working

Fail 24 Aug 2016 32,300 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

one rear light bulb not working

Pass 19 Aug 2015 28,720 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 29,237 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 29,237 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 17 May 2014 27,539 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 97,194 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 85,580 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 84,663 miles

Front Front position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

advise near side indicator loose on mountingfront

Pass 10 Sep 2009 84,663 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

advise near side indicator loose on mountingfront

Fail 11 Jul 2009 84,607 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension assembly component cracked (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 78,755 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 76,032 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 76,032 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 72,691 miles

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

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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N857 AJH is a 1996 Honda NTV650 in Blue with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1996 Honda NTV650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 38,558 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 N857 AJH, 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 30 years old, this Honda NTV650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N857 AJH is a 1996 Honda NTV650, first registered on 5 June 1996.

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