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S57 JLP

1998 Honda NT650V

Black Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

64,478 mi
Last recorded64,478 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda NT650V32,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS57 JLP
MakeHonda
ModelNT650V
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 64,478 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 61,279 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases collector box/silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 57,457 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 54,103 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 53,310 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 50,631 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion to swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 49,567 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 48,646 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 47,155 miles

Front fork staunchions rusty

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

Fail 5 Jan 2016 47,142 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play shock absorber bush (2.4.A2a(i))

Front fork staunchions rusty

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 46,042 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 46,042 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 44,535 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 42,257 miles

Fairing insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 39,447 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 33,459 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 30,761 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 27,476 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 26,460 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 25,722 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 23,837 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 23,687 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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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S57 JLP is a 1998 Honda NT650V in Black with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 S57 JLP, 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 S57 JLP registered?

S57 JLP is a 1998 Honda NT650V, first registered on 7 November 1998.

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