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R136 GRO

1998 Honda NT650V

Black Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

60,567 mi
Last recorded60,567 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda NT650V32,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR136 GRO
MakeHonda
ModelNT650V
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 60,567 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 57,969 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2024 57,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake caliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 55,969 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Machine modified

Pass 11 Aug 2022 54,666 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 52,716 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 32,845 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2016 32,845 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 24 Oct 2015 24,573 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated Downpipes and silencer corroded (7.1.1a)

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Lower rear monoshock mounting stiff

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 Oct 2014 11,772 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 11,383 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 15 May 2012 10,472 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 10,472 miles

Front 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))

Pass 20 May 2011 9,411 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 9,411 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 7,659 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 7,656 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 7,577 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 7,575 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 7,575 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2006 6,387 miles

How Reliable is the Honda NT650V?

Based on 55,724 MOT tests across 4,370 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
1,241
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
4,370
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,032
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 892
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 828
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 436
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 307
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R136 GRO is a 1998 Honda NT650V in Black with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1998 Honda NT650V models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 32,334 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 NT650V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,032 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R136 GRO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda NT650V typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Honda NT650V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R136 GRO registered?

R136 GRO is a 1998 Honda NT650V, first registered on 19 May 1998.

Is R136 GRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R136 GRO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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