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R518 TAV

1998 Honda NT650V

Beige Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

43,673 mi
Last recorded43,673 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda NT650V32,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR518 TAV
MakeHonda
ModelNT650V
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 43,673 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 41,195 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 40,998 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 39,993 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 38,629 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear brake binding slightly

top box loose

Pass 2 Sep 2013 35,623 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 32,138 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 32,138 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 29,484 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 26,420 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 23,585 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 20,160 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 17,250 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 13,578 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 13,060 miles

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

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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R518 TAV is a 1998 Honda NT650V in Beige with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R518 TAV, 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 R518 TAV registered?

R518 TAV is a 1998 Honda NT650V, first registered on 8 June 1998.

Is R518 TAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R518 TAV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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