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P161 LKL

1997 Honda NTV650

Blue Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

55,406 mi
Last recorded55,406 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda NTV65037,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP161 LKL
MakeHonda
ModelNTV650
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2016 55,406 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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 Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 7 Jun 2014 48,913 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 31 May 2014 48,913 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 18 May 2013 43,163 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 43,048 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 42,416 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 42,416 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 38,173 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 36,547 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 34,662 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 34,662 miles

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Fail 3 Aug 2005 34,657 miles

Front Brake component cracked and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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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P161 LKL is a 1997 Honda NTV650 in Blue with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1997 Honda NTV650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 37,324 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 P161 LKL, 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 29 years old, this Honda NTV650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P161 LKL is a 1997 Honda NTV650, first registered on 8 February 1997.

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