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W261 XAT

2000 Honda NT650V

Blue Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

56,256 mi
Last recorded56,256 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2000 Honda NT650V29,774 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW261 XAT
MakeHonda
ModelNT650V
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 56,256 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower Frame Centre Stand Mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 53,335 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 52,452 miles

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 May 2021 61,118 miles

Central Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner swing arm corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower spring corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower frame corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer stand bracket corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 60,675 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 59,351 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 56,107 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 53,635 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 53,635 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 46,282 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 46,226 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 38,646 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 38,604 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 31,401 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 24,183 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 16,330 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 15,257 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 14,119 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 13,915 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 13,639 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 13,167 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 13,167 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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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W261 XAT is a 2000 Honda NT650V in Blue with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2000 Honda NT650V models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 29,774 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 W261 XAT, 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 26 years old, this Honda NT650V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W261 XAT is a 2000 Honda NT650V, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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