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P878 MLA

1996 Honda NTV650

Blue Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,808 mi
Last recorded80,808 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Honda NTV65038,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP878 MLA
MakeHonda
ModelNTV650
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2011 80,808 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 28 May 2011 80,798 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 69,990 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 49,234 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 49,203 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Nearside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 32,947 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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P878 MLA is a 1996 Honda NTV650 in Blue with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P878 MLA, 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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P878 MLA is a 1996 Honda NTV650, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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