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V981 HBY

1999 Honda NT650V

White Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,509 mi
Last recorded46,509 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda NT650V31,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV981 HBY
MakeHonda
ModelNT650V
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 46,509 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 44,284 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 44,212 miles

Rear footrest rubbers slightly damage

Pass 22 May 2023 43,846 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 43,669 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 43,506 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 43,393 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 42,938 miles

Front Mudguard insecure fender extender ()

Nearside oil leak on engine

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

Rear Nail in tyre small nail ()

Pass 22 Feb 2018 41,979 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 39,431 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

exhaust baffles loose internally

Fail 16 Nov 2016 39,431 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

exhaust baffles loose internally

Pass 3 Dec 2015 37,252 miles

Centre Front Steering headbearing has slight free play steering bearings have slight centring (2.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front l/hand pads close to limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn rear disc showing wear signs (3.2.A1l)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 37,249 miles

Centre Front Tyre tread not clearly visible front tyre below legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear pads down to metal (3.2.A1f(i))

Centre Front Steering headbearing has slight free play steering bearings have slight centring (2.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front l/hand pads close to limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn rear disc showing wear signs (3.2.A1l)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 34,128 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 34,114 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 30,748 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 27,954 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 25,750 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 25,733 miles

nearside and offside front fork stanchions corroded outside active range

rear taillight slight dimming with indicators

Pass 13 Nov 2009 25,711 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 7 Nov 2008 25,515 miles

rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 2 Nov 2007 25,191 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2006 24,117 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2005 22,128 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (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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V981 HBY is a 1999 Honda NT650V in White with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 V981 HBY, 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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What year was V981 HBY registered?

V981 HBY is a 1999 Honda NT650V, first registered on 12 October 1999.

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