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P205 SMX

1997 Honda NTV650

Black Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

5,000 mi
Last recorded5,000 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda NTV65037,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP205 SMX
MakeHonda
ModelNTV650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 5,000 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 4,799 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 4,799 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 22,385 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 40,554 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 12,182 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 12,182 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

headlight starting to deteriate

Pass 11 Mar 2011 3,700 miles

vehicle body work extensively modified

Pass 19 May 2010 3,092 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 2,506 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 1,733 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 64 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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P205 SMX is a 1997 Honda NTV650 in Black with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P205 SMX, 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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What year was P205 SMX registered?

P205 SMX is a 1997 Honda NTV650, first registered on 19 May 1997.

Is P205 SMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P205 SMX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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