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P543 PGF

1996 Honda NTV650

Blue Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

52,995 mi
Last recorded52,995 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda NTV65038,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP543 PGF
MakeHonda
ModelNTV650
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 May 2026 52,995 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure NO HANGER (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected HAND CONTROL IS LOOSE (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

OIL LEAK

Rear MUD GUARD MISSING

Fail 17 Apr 2026 52,981 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 50,681 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 50,575 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2020 50,568 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 50,154 miles

n/s/f footrest split pin missing

Pass 14 Aug 2018 49,952 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 48,904 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 47,818 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 47,811 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 47,811 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 45,069 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 45,067 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 41,454 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 38,765 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 36,127 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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P543 PGF is a 1996 Honda NTV650 in Blue with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P543 PGF, 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 P543 PGF registered?

P543 PGF is a 1996 Honda NTV650, first registered on 7 August 1996.

Is P543 PGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P543 PGF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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