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R285 UBY

1997 Honda NX650

Red Petrol 644cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,656 mi
Last recorded45,656 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda NX65021,180 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR285 UBY
MakeHonda
ModelNX650
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine644cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 45,656 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 45,656 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 44,664 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 44,664 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 43,747 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 14 May 2012 43,747 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 16 May 2011 42,891 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 42,891 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 13 May 2010 40,356 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 13 May 2010 40,356 miles

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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R285 UBY is a 1997 Honda NX650 in Red with a 644cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R285 UBY, 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 R285 UBY registered?

R285 UBY is a 1997 Honda NX650, first registered on 30 December 1997.

Is R285 UBY safe to buy?

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