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R373 VAB

1997 Honda NTV650

Blue Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,682 mi
Last recorded54,682 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda NTV65037,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR373 VAB
MakeHonda
ModelNTV650
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 20 Nov 2025 54,682 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 52,118 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 52,014 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 51,819 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 51,445 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 50,644 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 49,467 miles

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

fork gaiters have split

Pass 28 Apr 2016 48,526 miles

slight oil leak from top of engine

Pass 28 Apr 2015 47,555 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 May 2014 46,283 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 43,851 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 38,559 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 35,816 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 32,909 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 30,738 miles

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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R373 VAB is a 1997 Honda NTV650 in Blue with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Honda NTV650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 37,324 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R373 VAB, 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 29 years old, this Honda NTV650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R373 VAB registered?

R373 VAB is a 1997 Honda NTV650, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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