Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2002 Honda Nt650v 2?

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 2002 Honda Nt650v 2?

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 2002 Honda Nt650v 2?

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 2002 Honda Nt650v 2 vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

24% 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 2002 Honda Nt650v 2 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 288 vehicles, the 2002 Honda Nt650v 2 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 87%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2002 Honda Nt650v 2?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2002 Honda Nt650v 2 are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (83% of vehicles), Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (65.7% of vehicles), Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (63% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2002 Honda Nt650v 2?

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 Nt650v 2 (2002)

288 real MOT outcomes analysed • 87% first-time pass rate

2002 Honda Nt650v 2

CarHunch analysed 288 real MOT records for the 2002 Honda Nt650v 2. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2002 Honda NT650V-2 falls slightly below the UK average with a 77.7% first-time MOT pass rate, and one in four examples have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a concern worth taking seriously on a 20-year-old bike. The petrol variant's 77.1% pass rate mirrors the overall cohort, suggesting fairly consistent reliability across the sample.

These machines show low mileage for their age (median 25,582 miles), which is genuinely encouraging and suggests many have been cherished rather than thrashed. The average of 1.66 failures and 6.9 advisories per test points to wear items and minor corrosion rather than structural problems, so a pre-purchase inspection by a motorcycle specialist should focus on brake condition, fluid leaks, and exhaust integrity before committing.

We have limited data for the 2002 Honda Nt650v 2 — 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

87%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

24%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.66

Over 11.9 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

26k

Middle half: 17k–40k

For context

These stats describe 288 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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What tends to go wrong

Across 288 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 83%

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 65.7%

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Suspension & steering 31.8%

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' · Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Exhaust & emissions 20.7%

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey · Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

Lighting 13.3%

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2002.

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Before you buy a 2002 Honda Nt650v 2

Based on MOT data from 288 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 24% 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 (97%)	278	86.8%	1.71

Colour Breakdown

Based on 399 Honda Nt650v 2 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Silver 38.3%

153

Red 34.6%

138

Green 27.1%

108

Mileage Distribution

Most 2002 Honda Nt650v 2 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.

25,582

typical

16,642

low mileage

40,167

high mileage

Half of all 2002 Honda Nt650v 2 vehicles fall between 16,642 and 40,167 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 16,642 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.

✓ 16,642–40,167 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2002 Honda Nt650v 2s sit.

⚠ Over 54,225 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2002 Honda Nt650v 2 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 48% of 2002 Honda Nt650v 2s are still active.

Numbers are declining — 73 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (48% 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

11.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.66

Avg failures per vehicle

6.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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