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S996 JTF

1998 Honda NTV650

Black Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

20,207 mi
Last recorded20,207 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda NTV65032,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS996 JTF
MakeHonda
ModelNTV650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 20,207 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 19,522 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 19,512 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 18,552 miles

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

side panel loose

Fail 27 Jan 2022 18,552 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

side panel loose

Pass 27 Jan 2021 18,529 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 18,411 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 18,309 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 18,309 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 18,198 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 17,555 miles

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 17,083 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 16,030 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 13,218 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 13,212 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 13,193 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 13,193 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 11,833 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

footrest pivots worn

Pass 15 Sep 2007 9,813 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 8,756 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 8,723 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2005 7,031 miles

How Reliable is the Honda NTV650?

Based on 13,733 MOT tests across 1,325 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
1,163
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,325
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 237
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 226
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 182
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 113
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S996 JTF is a 1998 Honda NTV650 in Black with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1998 Honda NTV650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 32,924 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 NTV650 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 237 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S996 JTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda NTV650 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Honda NTV650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S996 JTF registered?

S996 JTF is a 1998 Honda NTV650, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is S996 JTF safe to buy?

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