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E961 NHY

1996 Honda NTV650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

92,565 mi
Last recorded92,565 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda NTV65038,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE961 NHY
MakeHonda
ModelNTV650
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 92,565 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2026 92,565 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 90,381 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 89,124 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 87,794 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 85,523 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 84,001 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 82,781 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 82,080 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 81,080 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

How Reliable is the Honda NTV650?

Based on 13,733 MOT tests across 1,325 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
1,163
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,325
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 237
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 226
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 182
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 113
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E961 NHY is a 1996 Honda NTV650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1996 Honda NTV650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 38,558 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda NTV650 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 237 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E961 NHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda NTV650 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Honda NTV650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E961 NHY registered?

E961 NHY is a 1996 Honda NTV650, first registered on 1 July 1996.

Is E961 NHY safe to buy?

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