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P53 GAW

1997 Honda NTV650

Black Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,099 mi
Last recorded57,099 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda NTV65037,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP53 GAW
MakeHonda
ModelNTV650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 57,099 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2025 57,099 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Wheel spindle locking device missing pinch bolts (5.2.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2014 56,814 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 56,814 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

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

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

Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.B2b)

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

no beam test done

Pass 3 Sep 2010 52,866 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 72,607 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 71,758 miles

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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))

Pass 27 Feb 2007 68,703 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 61,667 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 61,666 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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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P53 GAW is a 1997 Honda NTV650 in Black with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P53 GAW, 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 P53 GAW registered?

P53 GAW is a 1997 Honda NTV650, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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