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R490 EAA

1997 Honda NTV650

Blue Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

37,741 mi
Last recorded37,741 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda NTV65037,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR490 EAA
MakeHonda
ModelNTV650
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2019 37,741 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 37,464 miles

Engine leaking oil.

Front and rear tyres starting to crack and perish

Front brake fluid level low

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

Fail 21 Oct 2017 37,464 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly Throttle cable stiff (6.2.1f)

Engine leaking oil.

Front and rear tyres starting to crack and perish

Front brake fluid level low

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 37,367 miles

Choke cable stiff

Exhaust assembly/clamps rusty.

Front Tyre valve starting to perish, advise renewal

Front brake pads nearing minimum limit

Main frame rusty

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 37,217 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 35,637 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 35,637 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 28,874 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 25,584 miles

fuel tank damaged but not leaking

Pass 8 Aug 2011 25,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Oil leak

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

fuel tank damaged but not leaking

Fail 4 Aug 2011 25,566 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear 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))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Oil leak

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

fuel tank damaged but not leaking

Pass 9 Jul 2010 23,806 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 22,290 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 20,445 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 16,902 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 16,901 miles

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

Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 16,060 miles

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

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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R490 EAA is a 1997 Honda NTV650 in Blue with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 R490 EAA, 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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R490 EAA is a 1997 Honda NTV650, first registered on 2 September 1997.

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