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H985 XWR

1991 Honda NX650

Green Petrol 644cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2 mi
Last recorded2 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Honda NX65029,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH985 XWR
MakeHonda
ModelNX650
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine644cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 2 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 37,209 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 37,106 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 36,039 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 36,039 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 35,416 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 35,026 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 31,569 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 29 Jan 2009 31,559 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 30,327 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2007 30,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 28,196 miles

How Reliable is the Honda NX650?

Based on 9,865 MOT tests across 1,148 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
549
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 108
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 71
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 70
reflector on motorcycle missing 68
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H985 XWR is a 1991 Honda NX650 in Green with a 644cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1991 Honda NX650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 29,772 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 NX650 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H985 XWR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda NX650 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 35 years old, this Honda NX650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H985 XWR registered?

H985 XWR is a 1991 Honda NX650, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H985 XWR safe to buy?

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