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P981 DHN

1996 Honda NTV650

Silver Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

2,130 mi
Last recorded2,130 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda NTV65038,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP981 DHN
MakeHonda
ModelNTV650
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 2,130 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 2,130 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2025 1,084 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 1,084 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 17 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 17 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 15 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 38,607 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 34,966 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 31,892 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 28,282 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 22,522 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 17,209 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 16,722 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 16,360 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 15,535 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 13,832 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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P981 DHN is a 1996 Honda NTV650 in Silver with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P981 DHN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P981 DHN registered?

P981 DHN is a 1996 Honda NTV650, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P981 DHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P981 DHN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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