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V980 DSO

1999 Honda NT650V

Beige Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,879 mi
Last recorded52,879 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 1999 Honda NT650V31,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV980 DSO
MakeHonda
ModelNT650V
Year1999
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 52,879 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear swing arm and center stand corroding

Pass 4 Apr 2023 50,500 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame is slightly corroded around outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged hose that feeds caliper has a small split not exposing inner structure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm assembly is slightly corroded around shock absorber mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 50,496 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working does not work off front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame is slightly corroded around outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged hose that feeds caliper has a small split not exposing inner structure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm assembly is slightly corroded around shock absorber mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 49,411 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Offside pipe joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Frame starting to corrode in places.

Front tyre wearing.

Oil filter corroding.

Rear tyre wearing on sides.

Fail 6 Jul 2022 49,411 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Offside pipe joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Frame starting to corrode in places.

Front tyre wearing.

Oil filter corroding.

Rear tyre wearing on sides.

Pass 19 Jul 2021 46,466 miles

Central Centre stand returning but stiff and not automatic.

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 46,387 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around rear swingarm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

aftermarket exhaust fitted

both pillion footrests seized in up position

front and rear valve caps missing

front fork stanchions slightly rusty outwith swept area

n/s handlebar endweight fouling n/s mirror on full right lock

Pass 21 May 2019 37,951 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 30,768 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 30,752 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working on both levers (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2017 28,188 miles

free play at gearchange

free play at throttle

Pass 25 May 2016 25,570 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 25,570 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2015 22,627 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 22,609 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 19,235 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 2 May 2013 16,588 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 15,776 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 14,872 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 13,581 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 12,014 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 11,906 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 11,601 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 11,004 miles

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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V980 DSO is a 1999 Honda NT650V in Beige with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Honda NT650V models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 31,754 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 V980 DSO, 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 27 years old, this Honda NT650V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V980 DSO is a 1999 Honda NT650V, first registered on 28 October 1999.

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