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SL53 SJV

2003 Honda NT650V

Green Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,478 mi
Last recorded47,478 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda NT650V24,119 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 SJV
MakeHonda
ModelNT650V
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 47,478 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 45,210 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 41,454 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 37,763 miles

LED daylight running lights flickering

Prevent further corrosion of rear swing arm

Pass 22 Oct 2019 36,945 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 32,719 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 32,719 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 27,397 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 27,397 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 24,300 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 22,641 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 20,438 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 18,967 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 17,890 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 16,802 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 15,674 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 14,916 miles

Upper Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 10 Sep 2009 14,859 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Upper Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 13,821 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 Sep 2007 13,235 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 9,909 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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 SJV is a 2003 Honda NT650V in Green with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SJV, 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 SJV registered?

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

Is SL53 SJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL53 SJV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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