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P212 WVL

1997 Honda NTV650

Black Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

22,258 mi
Last recorded22,258 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda NTV65037,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP212 WVL
MakeHonda
ModelNTV650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 22,258 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 21,853 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2023 20,958 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top shock bearing play (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 19,710 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 19,269 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 19,260 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 18,810 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 18,751 miles

rear shocker top bush worn

Pass 23 Aug 2017 18,534 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 16,626 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 15,432 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 15,410 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Upper Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

front tyre unevenly worn with surface perishing between tread.overall tread depth of 2 mm approx

surface corrosion on front brake disc.

Pass 6 Oct 2012 14,929 miles

Slight play at rear upper shock mounting.

Pass 3 Sep 2011 14,566 miles

light misting of oil on front forks

Fail 3 Sep 2011 14,566 miles

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

light misting of oil on front forks

Pass 4 Sep 2010 13,023 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 9,057 miles

front tyre worn down to minimum tread depth requirement.

Pass 29 Aug 2008 5,484 miles

light misting of oil on front forks

Pass 12 Apr 2007 1,749 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 96,982 miles

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

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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P212 WVL is a 1997 Honda NTV650 in Black with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 P212 WVL, 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 P212 WVL registered?

P212 WVL is a 1997 Honda NTV650, first registered on 7 March 1997.

Is P212 WVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P212 WVL shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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