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R56 BMV

1997 Honda NTV650

Purple Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,136 mi
Last recorded73,136 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda NTV65037,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR56 BMV
MakeHonda
ModelNTV650
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 73,136 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 73,136 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 72,701 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 72,701 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 71,531 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 70,809 miles

tank damaged

Fail 16 Jun 2012 70,797 miles

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

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

tank damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2011 70,020 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

front brake disce corroded

fuil tank damged no leak time off test

Pass 15 Aug 2009 67,327 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 17 Jul 2009 67,319 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2008 58,143 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2008 58,143 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

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

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 55,949 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 55,949 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 55,430 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 55,430 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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R56 BMV is a 1997 Honda NTV650 in Purple with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R56 BMV, 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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R56 BMV is a 1997 Honda NTV650, first registered on 18 September 1997.

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