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BU05 XBO

2005 Honda NT650V

Black Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

41,395 mi
Last recorded41,395 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda NT650V21,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 XBO
MakeHonda
ModelNT650V
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 41,395 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 40,571 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 39,686 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 37,303 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 33,256 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 32,736 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 31,061 miles

Bolt missing for front flexi brake pipe, supporting bracket

Pass 23 Jan 2018 23,402 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 23,167 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 21,964 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 21,643 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 20,201 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 19,374 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 17,726 miles

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

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 17,726 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 16,031 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 15,404 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 12,511 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 11,119 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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BU05 XBO is a 2005 Honda NT650V in Black with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2005 Honda NT650V models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 21,980 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 BU05 XBO, 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 21 years old, this Honda NT650V is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BU05 XBO registered?

BU05 XBO is a 2005 Honda NT650V, first registered on 16 August 2005.

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