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N240 MGF

1996 Honda NTV650

Black Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

9,981 mi
Last recorded9,981 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 Honda NTV65038,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN240 MGF
MakeHonda
ModelNTV650
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 9,981 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 9,981 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 9,980 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 9,965 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 9,965 miles

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

Rear position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 9,518 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 9,518 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 3,052 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 3,052 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 363 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 363 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 96,164 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 96,164 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2008 91,123 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

handlebar slightly bent

Pass 20 Aug 2008 91,123 miles

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

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

handlebar slightly bent

Pass 18 Aug 2007 87,069 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 86,869 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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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N240 MGF is a 1996 Honda NTV650 in Black with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N240 MGF, 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.

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N240 MGF is a 1996 Honda NTV650, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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