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S487 LJU

1998 Honda NT650V

Beige Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

50,509 mi
Last recorded50,509 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Honda NT650V32,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS487 LJU
MakeHonda
ModelNT650V
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 50,509 miles

Nearside Front Speedometer Cable Longer Than Normal

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion on Centre Stand ,Shock, Swinging Arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 50,509 miles

Offside Front Steering operation impeded by a fairing (2.1.4 (e))

Offside Front Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Windshield Insecure (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Speedometer Cable Longer Than Normal

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion on Centre Stand ,Shock, Swinging Arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 50,352 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 47,283 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 47,283 miles

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

Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 44,172 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 42,471 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 41,577 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 41,558 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 41,558 miles

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))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 39,898 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 39,897 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 May 2011 34,162 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 31,050 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 30,482 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 28,393 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 28,393 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 21,078 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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S487 LJU is a 1998 Honda NT650V in Beige with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S487 LJU, 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 S487 LJU registered?

S487 LJU is a 1998 Honda NT650V, first registered on 26 September 1998.

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