Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1998 Honda Nt650v Deauville?

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 1998 Honda Nt650v Deauville?

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 1998 Honda Nt650v Deauville?

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.

Is the 1998 Honda Nt650v Deauville reliable?

Based on MOT data from 213 vehicles, the 1998 Honda Nt650v Deauville has a first-time MOT pass rate of 84.5%, 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 1998 Honda Nt650v Deauville?

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 Deauville (1998)

213 real MOT outcomes analysed • 84.5% first-time pass rate

1998 Honda Nt650v Deauville

CarHunch analysed 213 real MOT records for the 1998 Honda Nt650v Deauville. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 1998 Honda NT650V Deauville has a first-time pass rate of just 52.2%, well below the UK average of 80%, which means you're looking at a bike that typically needs work before it passes its MOT. With 12.2% of these machines having suffered dangerous defects on record, structural or brake issues aren't uncommon on examples this age.

The median mileage of 33,376 is reasonable for a 26-year-old tourer, but these bikes average 1.11 failures and 4.3 advisories per test, suggesting persistent minor wear across electrics, exhaust systems, and trim rather than catastrophic problems. Before committing to one, budget for a pre-purchase inspection by a specialist mechanic and plan for maintenance costs in your first year—this isn't a grab-and-ride proposition.

We have limited data for the 1998 Honda Nt650v Deauville — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 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

84.5%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

12.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.11

Over 6.9 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

33k

Middle half: 21k–49k

For context

These stats describe 213 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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Based on MOT data from 213 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 12.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 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 →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (96%)	205	84.1%	1.15

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,083 Honda Nt650v Deauville vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Beige 29.8%

323

Red 26%

282

Black 18.8%

204

Blue 10.8%

117

White 6.6%

Green 3.9%

Brown 2%

Gold 0.8%

Silver 0.7%

Orange 0.5%

Mileage Distribution

Most 1998 Honda Nt650v Deauville 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.

33,376

typical

21,057

low mileage

49,344

high mileage

Half of all 1998 Honda Nt650v Deauville vehicles fall between 21,057 and 49,344 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 21,057 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.

✓ 21,057–49,344 miles — normal for age. This is where most 1998 Honda Nt650v Deauvilles sit.

⚠ Over 66,614 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

1998 Honda Nt650v Deauville — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 27% of 1998 Honda Nt650v Deauvilles are still active.

Numbers are declining — 17 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (27% 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

6.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.11

Avg failures per vehicle

4.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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