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P477 EST

1996 Honda NTV650

Red Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

21,040 mi
Last recorded21,040 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda NTV65038,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP477 EST
MakeHonda
ModelNTV650
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 21,040 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sidecar structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 20,720 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Sidecar structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 20,526 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp sidecar (4.4.3 (b))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 20,508 miles

Wheel bearing rough when rotated sidecar wheel (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp sidecar (4.4.3 (b))

Wheel bearing has slight play sidecar wheel (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 20,261 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

sidecar wheel bearings slight noise !

Fail 13 Jul 2021 20,197 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

sidecar wheel bearings slight noise !

Pass 30 Jul 2020 19,902 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play sidecar (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 19,902 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play sidecar (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 19,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil on bike (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 May 2018 19,530 miles

Front Stop lamp not working hand control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil on bike (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 18,885 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 18,885 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 15,017 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 10,543 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 5,443 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 1,837 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Sidecar tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

sidecar body mount bush worn !

Fail 26 Feb 2013 1,837 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Sidecar tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

sidecar body mount bush worn !

Pass 8 Mar 2012 98,647 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 98,570 miles

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

Sidecar wheel bearings are excessively rough (5.2.3d)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 93,907 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 93,907 miles

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

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

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

Sidecar wheel bearings are excessively rough (5.2.3d)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 91,867 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 91,867 miles

Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 88,619 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 88,619 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 78,239 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 64,976 miles

Front Wheel fractured but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

sidecar wheel bearings slight roughness ! advise attention !

Pass 24 Feb 2006 52,109 miles

Rear 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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P477 EST is a 1996 Honda NTV650 in Red with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 P477 EST, 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.

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What year was P477 EST registered?

P477 EST is a 1996 Honda NTV650, first registered on 24 December 1996.

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