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N729 KTM

1996 Honda NTV650

Blue Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,837 mi
Last recorded13,837 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda NTV65038,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN729 KTM
MakeHonda
ModelNTV650
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 13,837 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both forks, will need doing soon (5.3.2 (b))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 2 bulb unit, one failed (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear tyre still legal, but starting to crack on inside of tread pattern

Pass 18 Jul 2024 12,272 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 11,987 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure loose fitting (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 11,987 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure loose fitting (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 9,835 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 5,036 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both forks weeping and dust covers expanded from inside (rust) (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit one side of tyre slightly worn more than other side (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Footrest slightly loose pillion footrests worn on pivot pin (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 1,775 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 1,775 miles

Central Front Position lamp not working broken wire (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working blown bulb (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 375 miles

Front Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened dirty corroded casing, needs checking to avoid damage, slight squeal on backwards pushing only (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both weeping fork seals (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 99,027 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both legs (2.3.3)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 99,027 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both legs (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies front brake switch, replaced (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 97,099 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 96,892 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 95,086 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 93,689 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 91,568 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 88,437 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside rear engine cover insecure

Oil leak

Radiator upper mounting corroded. Radiator insecure

Pass 18 Sep 2010 83,142 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 80,100 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 79,861 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 77,106 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 74,739 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 71,686 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 9 Aug 2005 66,171 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 66,171 miles

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

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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N729 KTM is a 1996 Honda NTV650 in Blue with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N729 KTM, 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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N729 KTM is a 1996 Honda NTV650, first registered on 10 July 1996.

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