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R245 DKX

1997 Honda NX650

Brown Petrol 644cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

820 mi
Last recorded820 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda NX65021,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR245 DKX
MakeHonda
ModelNX650
Year1997
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine644cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 820 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 820 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 808 miles

Rear Sprocket carrier nuts loose

Pass 28 Apr 2023 801 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 771 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 771 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Stop lamp not working Front switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 569 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 565 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 160 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018
Pass 12 May 2012 46,015 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 45,089 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 45,037 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 26 Jun 2010 44,984 miles

Rear Wheel corroded significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 44,249 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 42,490 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 37,513 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 21 Apr 2007 37,513 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 31,441 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Honda NX650?

Based on 9,865 MOT tests across 1,148 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
549
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 108
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 71
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 70
reflector on motorcycle missing 68
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R245 DKX is a 1997 Honda NX650 in Brown with a 644cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1997 Honda NX650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 21,180 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 NX650 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R245 DKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda NX650 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Honda NX650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R245 DKX registered?

R245 DKX is a 1997 Honda NX650, first registered on 21 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R245 DKX shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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