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Y859 OEF

2001 Honda NT650V

Red Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

70,363 mi
Last recorded70,363 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda NT650V26,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY859 OEF
MakeHonda
ModelNT650V
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 70,363 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 69,493 miles

Forks deformed but serviceable (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 69,493 miles

Forks deformed but serviceable (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 66,906 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 66,861 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated O/S front brake pads contaminated with oil (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak O/S fork seal has serious oil leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Rear valve stem rubber badly perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil N/S fork stancian has slight oil misting (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 66,793 miles

Front Tyre fouling another component (5.2.3 (f))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2020 66,673 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 66,439 miles

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 65,702 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 65,496 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 65,458 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 61,470 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 11 May 2016 61,470 miles

Rear Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 61,467 miles

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

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

Rear spring worn and seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

rear engine bolt loose

Pass 1 Apr 2015 55,994 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 52,925 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 48,404 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 47,299 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2012 47,299 miles

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

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2011 29,168 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 29,168 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 28,769 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 941,840 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 941,840 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 14,423 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 12,713 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 12,167 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 12,032 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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Y859 OEF is a 2001 Honda NT650V in Red with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2001 Honda NT650V models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 26,713 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 Y859 OEF, 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 25 years old, this Honda NT650V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y859 OEF is a 2001 Honda NT650V, first registered on 11 April 2001.

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