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S689 MRB

1998 Honda NT650V

Black Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

2,215 mi
Last recorded2,215 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda NT650V32,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS689 MRB
MakeHonda
ModelNT650V
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 2,215 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 1,920 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2024 1,719 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 1,715 miles

Stop lamp not working Stop lamp not working when front brake lever is applied (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 1,349 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 57 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 51 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 40 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 54,006 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 42,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 42,401 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 41,700 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 41,622 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 38,020 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 35,588 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 30,414 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 26,056 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 20,194 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 17,535 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 17,484 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 14,830 miles

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

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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S689 MRB is a 1998 Honda NT650V in Black with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S689 MRB, 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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S689 MRB is a 1998 Honda NT650V, first registered on 26 September 1998.

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