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R495 YCC

1998 Honda NT650V

Black Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,702 mi
Last recorded23,702 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda NT650V32,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR495 YCC
MakeHonda
ModelNT650V
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 23,702 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 20,801 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 19,055 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2023 19,048 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2022 17,934 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 16,797 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 16,797 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 16,740 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 16,621 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 16,456 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 16,353 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 16,261 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 14,795 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 14,781 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 13,526 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 13,526 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 9,894 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 8,343 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 8,021 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 8,021 miles

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

How Reliable is the Honda NT650V?

Based on 55,724 MOT tests across 4,370 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
1,241
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
4,370
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,032
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 892
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 828
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 436
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 307
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R495 YCC is a 1998 Honda NT650V in Black with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Honda NT650V models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 32,334 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 NT650V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,032 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R495 YCC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda NT650V typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Honda NT650V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R495 YCC registered?

R495 YCC is a 1998 Honda NT650V, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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