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S517 XHK

1999 Honda NT650V

Red Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,150 mi
Last recorded75,150 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda NT650V31,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS517 XHK
MakeHonda
ModelNT650V
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 75,150 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 75,057 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 74,502 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 73,758 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 72,308 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 70,721 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 66,931 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 63,610 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 63,610 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 58,723 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 55,126 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 49,752 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 47,373 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 45,036 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2011 44,108 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 27 Aug 2011 44,108 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 36,783 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 36,783 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 18,793 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 18,793 miles

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 9,836 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 9,443 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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S517 XHK is a 1999 Honda NT650V in Red with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1999 Honda NT650V models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 31,754 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 S517 XHK, 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 27 years old, this Honda NT650V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S517 XHK registered?

S517 XHK is a 1999 Honda NT650V, first registered on 19 January 1999.

Is S517 XHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S517 XHK shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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