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R178 XRV

1998 Honda NT650V

Beige Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

24,701 mi
Last recorded24,701 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda NT650V32,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR178 XRV
MakeHonda
ModelNT650V
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 24,701 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2025 24,591 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 24,348 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 24,177 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2022 23,956 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 23,557 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 23,413 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 23,288 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 23,083 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Fail 10 May 2018 23,083 miles

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 May 2017 22,950 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2016 22,743 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 22,566 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 22,393 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 22,220 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 22,011 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2011 21,743 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 21,209 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 20,207 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 20,207 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 19,036 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2008 19,033 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2007 16,044 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 11 May 2006 13,110 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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R178 XRV is a 1998 Honda NT650V in Beige with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R178 XRV, 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 R178 XRV registered?

R178 XRV is a 1998 Honda NT650V, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R178 XRV safe to buy?

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