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N517 CVU

1996 Honda NTV650

Black Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

43,215 mi
Last recorded43,215 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 1996 Honda NTV65038,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN517 CVU
MakeHonda
ModelNTV650
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 43,215 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 43,215 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 39,252 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 34,538 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 31,266 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 27,551 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 27,400 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 23,450 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 23,450 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 19,640 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 19,640 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 15,082 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 15,082 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 14,342 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 14,342 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 14,113 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 13,790 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 13,464 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 12,747 miles

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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N517 CVU is a 1996 Honda NTV650 in Black with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 N517 CVU, 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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What year was N517 CVU registered?

N517 CVU is a 1996 Honda NTV650, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N517 CVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N517 CVU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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