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R478 HGC

1998 Honda NTV650

Black Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,658 mi
Last recorded90,658 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Honda NTV65032,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR478 HGC
MakeHonda
ModelNTV650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 90,658 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak Leaking from engine base ()

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 76,253 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 47,538 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 40,351 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 40,351 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 36,515 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 35,420 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

Front and rear tyres both starting to show signs of perishing. Front tyre worn unevenly. Brake hose unions showing signs of corrosion.

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Fail 15 Nov 2011 35,420 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

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

Front and rear tyres both starting to show signs of perishing. Front tyre worn unevenly. Brake hose unions showing signs of corrosion.

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 33,541 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 32,980 miles

Brake component damaged but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 31,878 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 30,665 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 29,626 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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R478 HGC is a 1998 Honda NTV650 in Black with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 R478 HGC, 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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R478 HGC is a 1998 Honda NTV650, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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