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R479 HGC

1998 Honda NTV650

Black Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

12,451 mi
Last recorded12,451 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda NTV65032,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR479 HGC
MakeHonda
ModelNTV650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 12,451 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2024 99,321 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 92,224 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 84,865 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 84,731 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 81,347 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

uneven wear on front tyre

Fail 16 Jul 2020 81,347 miles

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

uneven wear on front tyre

Pass 23 Jan 2019 72,232 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake pads low-2mm

Pass 12 Jan 2018 65,010 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 58,981 miles

uneven wear on front tyre

Pass 29 Jan 2016 52,011 miles

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 52,011 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 45,204 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 38,274 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 31,438 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 20,960 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 18,394 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 17,827 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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R479 HGC is a 1998 Honda NTV650 in Black with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R479 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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R479 HGC is a 1998 Honda NTV650, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R479 HGC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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