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S297 CFE

1998 Honda NT650V

Black Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

11,894 mi
Last recorded11,894 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda NT650V32,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS297 CFE
MakeHonda
ModelNT650V
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc
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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 11,894 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 11,471 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2025 11,457 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 10,490 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 10,483 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 10,476 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 10,440 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 10,420 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 10,263 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 10,184 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 10,023 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 9,377 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 9,010 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 8,052 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 7,107 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 6,446 miles

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

rear tyre has some perishing on both sidewalls

Pass 15 Mar 2011 5,187 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 5,171 miles

rear tyre side walls cracking

Pass 16 Oct 2009 5,103 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 4,985 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 4,774 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 4,551 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 4,175 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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S297 CFE is a 1998 Honda NT650V in Black with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 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 S297 CFE, 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 S297 CFE registered?

S297 CFE is a 1998 Honda NT650V, first registered on 18 September 1998.

Is S297 CFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S297 CFE shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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