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YJ51 HXB

2001 Honda NT650V

Red Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

71,247 mi
Last recorded71,247 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda NT650V26,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 HXB
MakeHonda
ModelNT650V
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 71,247 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2025 71,247 miles

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

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

Fail 15 May 2025 70,197 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened legs chrome damaged (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside 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))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 69,474 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2023 69,470 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 67,991 miles

rear disc pitted

Fail 27 Apr 2022 67,991 miles

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar left and right (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Valve stem seriously damaged both front and rear (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up front (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear disc pitted

Pass 14 Jun 2018 67,970 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 67,970 miles

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

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 63,423 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2017 63,012 miles

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

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2016 55,317 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2015 48,335 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated but not blowing

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear tyre beginning to crack

Pass 26 May 2014 42,068 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 30,405 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 26,072 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 22,935 miles

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 21,709 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 18,395 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 15,962 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 15,962 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 11,737 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 9,129 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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YJ51 HXB is a 2001 Honda NT650V in Red with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YJ51 HXB, 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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YJ51 HXB is a 2001 Honda NT650V, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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