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RK53 EDV

2003 Honda NT650V

Red Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

54,635 mi
Last recorded54,635 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda NT650V24,119 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 EDV
MakeHonda
ModelNT650V
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 54,635 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 54,633 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 54,529 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 52,884 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened also lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swinging arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 49,710 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 49,702 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible right edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2018 46,773 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 46,763 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2017 43,895 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 40,542 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 40,542 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 38,536 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 32,141 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 29,409 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 29,059 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 26,806 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 24,505 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 21,539 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 17,660 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 13,911 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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RK53 EDV is a 2003 Honda NT650V in Red with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2003 Honda NT650V models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 24,119 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 RK53 EDV, 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 23 years old, this Honda NT650V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RK53 EDV registered?

RK53 EDV is a 2003 Honda NT650V, first registered on 8 November 2003.

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