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N897 WAV

1996 Honda NTV650

Black Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,118 mi
Last recorded39,118 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda NTV65038,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Finance
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN897 WAV
MakeHonda
ModelNTV650
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2025 39,118 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 35,775 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 28,768 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 28,047 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 28,031 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 27,761 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 27,700 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 27,472 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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N897 WAV is a 1996 Honda NTV650 in Black with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N897 WAV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N897 WAV registered?

N897 WAV is a 1996 Honda NTV650, first registered on 8 May 1996.

Is N897 WAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N897 WAV shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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