Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2004 Honda Nt 650 V 4?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2004 Honda Nt 650 V 4?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2004 Honda Nt 650 V 4?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2004 Honda Nt 650 V 4 vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

20% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2004 Honda Nt 650 V 4 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 245 vehicles, the 2004 Honda Nt 650 V 4 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 88%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2004 Honda Nt 650 V 4?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Honda Nt 650 V 4 (2004)

245 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88% first-time pass rate

2004 Honda Nt 650 V 4

CarHunch analysed 245 real MOT records for the 2004 Honda Nt 650 V 4. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2004 Honda NT 650 V-4 scrapes just below the UK average with a 79.1% first-time pass rate, and one in five of these bikes have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a concern worth taking seriously on a nearly 20-year-old machine. The petrol version's 78.4% pass rate confirms this isn't a standout performer for reliability in its class.

These bikes are running relatively low mileage for their age (median 22,773 miles), which is encouraging, but the 1.45 average failures per test and 5.9 advisories suggest wear and corrosion are catching up with most examples. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on fluid leaks, brake lines, and electrical gremlins—the advisory count hints at niggling maintenance items rather than catastrophic faults, but they add up quickly on an aging sportsbike.

We have limited data for the 2004 Honda Nt 650 V 4 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

88%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

20.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.45

Over 11.1 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

23k

Middle half: 15k–34k

For context

These stats describe 245 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Before you buy a 2004 Honda Nt 650 V 4

Based on MOT data from 245 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 20.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (95%)	232	87.8%	1.51

Colour Breakdown

Based on 354 Honda Nt 650 V 4 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Silver 40.7%

144

Blue 31.4%

111

Red 28%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2004 Honda Nt 650 V 4 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

22,773

typical

14,584

low mileage

34,004

high mileage

Half of all 2004 Honda Nt 650 V 4 vehicles fall between 14,584 and 34,004 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 14,584 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 14,584–34,004 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2004 Honda Nt 650 V 4s sit.

⚠ Over 45,905 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2004 Honda Nt 650 V 4 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 44% of 2004 Honda Nt 650 V 4s are still active.

Numbers are declining — 58 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (44% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

11.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.45

Avg failures per vehicle

5.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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