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R31 RRS

1998 Honda NTV650

Red Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

20,908 mi
Last recorded20,908 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda NTV65032,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 RRS
MakeHonda
ModelNTV650
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 20,908 miles

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

front tyre perished

rear tyre perished

Pass 12 May 2025 18,870 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 18,584 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 18,529 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 18,211 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 18,114 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 17,960 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 16,835 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 16,310 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 15,966 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 15,966 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 15,685 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 15,352 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 15,352 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 14,681 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 13,893 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2011 13,893 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 13,106 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 11,713 miles

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front mud guard bolts missing.

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 10,347 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 10,243 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 10,213 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

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

How Reliable is the Honda NTV650?

Based on 13,733 MOT tests across 1,325 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
1,163
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,325
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 237
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 226
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 182
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 113
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R31 RRS is a 1998 Honda NTV650 in Red 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 NTV650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 32,924 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 NTV650 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 237 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R31 RRS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda NTV650 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Honda NTV650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R31 RRS registered?

R31 RRS is a 1998 Honda NTV650, first registered on 7 April 1998.

Is R31 RRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R31 RRS shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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