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R139 GRO

1998 Honda NT650V

Beige Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,249 mi
Last recorded48,249 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda NT650V32,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR139 GRO
MakeHonda
ModelNT650V
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 48,249 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 44,204 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 39,785 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 37,194 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 33,552 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 30,814 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2020 30,814 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 27,708 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 22,512 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 22,512 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 18,604 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 18,345 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 18,287 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 11 Jan 2014 18,287 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 18,244 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Front tyre slightly perished between tread blocks

Nearside front engine mount spacer corroded

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 17,819 miles

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

Front nearside engine mount spacer corroded

Front tyre slightly perished between tread blocks

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 17,466 miles

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 17,003 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 16,972 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.2.B2a)

Centre Lower Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 29 May 2008 16,783 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Pass 18 May 2007 14,846 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 30 May 2006 14,442 miles

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

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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R139 GRO is a 1998 Honda NT650V in Beige with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R139 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 R139 GRO registered?

R139 GRO is a 1998 Honda NT650V, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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