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W497 KJL

2000 Honda NT650V

Red Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

78,234 mi
Last recorded78,234 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda NT650V29,774 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW497 KJL
MakeHonda
ModelNT650V
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 78,234 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 77,819 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 74,419 miles

Front Brake pivot worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 70,990 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 68,192 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 48,120 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 48,119 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 34,636 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 15,622 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 15,369 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 15,369 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 14,455 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 14,421 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 13,843 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 13,843 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Fail 25 Jun 2011 12,968 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 12,968 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 12,680 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 12,371 miles

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

rear tyre valve-cap missing.

Pass 14 Jun 2008 11,658 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 10,262 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 9,242 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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W497 KJL is a 2000 Honda NT650V in Red with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 W497 KJL, 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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What year was W497 KJL registered?

W497 KJL is a 2000 Honda NT650V, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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