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P438 OKP

1997 Honda FX650

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,652 mi
Last recorded163,652 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda FX65058,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP438 OKP
MakeHonda
ModelFX650
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 163,652 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 157,800 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 155,948 miles

Both rear coil springs are corroded and weak.

O/s rear lower sill has poor repair.

both rear tyres are poor condition

n/s rear position lamp is in/op.

n/s rear stop lamp is in/op

Fail 31 May 2017 155,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement on spring cradle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement on spring cradle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear suspension coil springs are corroded and weakened.

both rear tyres are poor condition.

n/s rear park light is in/op.

n/s rear stop lamp is in/op

o/s rear lower sill has poor repair.

Pass 26 Apr 2016 153,304 miles

rear brakes slighty stickin g onb

Fail 26 Apr 2016 153,304 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brakes slighty stickin g onb

Pass 27 Apr 2015 148,913 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 148,913 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 144,924 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 144,924 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 139,192 miles

1 of the 2 n/s stop lamps is in/op.

one centre exhaust mount is poor condition.

Fail 19 Apr 2013 138,996 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

1 of the 2 n/s stop lamps is in/op.

n/s steering has slight play.

one centre exhaust mount is poor condition.

Pass 3 May 2012 132,134 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 132,128 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 5 May 2011 127,713 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 127,713 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 111,064 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 111,064 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 90,173 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 75,419 miles

How Reliable is the Honda FX650?

Based on 4,156 MOT tests across 362 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
635
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
362
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 39
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 37
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 30
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 22
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P438 OKP is a 1997 Honda FX650 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Honda FX650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 58,436 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 FX650 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P438 OKP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda FX650 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 29 years old, this Honda FX650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P438 OKP is a 1997 Honda FX650, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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