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R718 ALK

1998 Honda NT650V

Black Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,644 mi
Last recorded65,644 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 1998 Honda NT650V32,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR718 ALK
MakeHonda
ModelNT650V
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2021 65,644 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 60,370 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 58,173 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 May 2018 58,173 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2016 56,372 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 56,372 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2015 54,900 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 54,900 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 53,759 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 52,020 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 50,791 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 49,701 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 47,303 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 47,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 43,482 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 43,482 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2009 43,392 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 40,430 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 40,430 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 38,430 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 32,682 miles

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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R718 ALK is a 1998 Honda NT650V in Black with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R718 ALK, 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 R718 ALK registered?

R718 ALK is a 1998 Honda NT650V, first registered on 8 June 1998.

Is R718 ALK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R718 ALK shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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