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SL53 SJO

2003 Honda NT650V

White Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

53,436 mi
Last recorded53,436 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda NT650V24,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 SJO
MakeHonda
ModelNT650V
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 53,436 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 52,738 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 52,724 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swingarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 52,442 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 52,431 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2022 51,909 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2022 51,906 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2021 51,308 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 50,109 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 48,913 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion at main stand and shock absorber mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 48,592 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded REAR SHOCKER BOTTOM PLUS SHOCKER MOUNT TO SWING ARM (6.1.1a)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 48,584 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded rear shocker bottom plus rear shocker mount to swing arm (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 48,534 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick left hand side (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit right hand side (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded rear shocker bottom plus rear shocker mount to swing arm (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 47,454 miles

Front brakes sticking slightly.

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded rear arm and shock mount (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 47,450 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded rear arm and shock mount (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 47,365 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 45,931 miles

Centre stand damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2013 44,563 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 44,563 miles

Front Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 41,912 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

centre stand tight

Pass 8 Feb 2011 35,226 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 35,224 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 9,589 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 8,328 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 8,328 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 7,686 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 6,672 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 6,672 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 4,720 miles

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

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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SL53 SJO is a 2003 Honda NT650V in White with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2003 Honda NT650V models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 24,119 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 SL53 SJO, 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 23 years old, this Honda NT650V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SL53 SJO registered?

SL53 SJO is a 2003 Honda NT650V, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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