Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1999 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 1999 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 1999 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 1999 Honda Nt650v Deauville reliable?

Based on MOT data from 322 vehicles, the 1999 Honda Nt650v Deauville has a first-time MOT pass rate of 85.5%, 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 1999 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 (1999)

322 real MOT outcomes analysed • 85.5% first-time pass rate

1999 Honda Nt650v Deauville

CarHunch analysed 322 real MOT records for the 1999 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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Moderate sample. 322 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

This 1999 Honda NT650V Deauville is a genuine reliability concern: just 50% pass their MOT first time, well below the UK average of 80%, and 11.2% have had dangerous defects recorded. The petrol variants perform no better at 47.9%, suggesting the issues aren't fuel-type dependent but rather endemic to the model.

With a median mileage of 34,611 miles for a 25-year-old bike, these are relatively low-mileage examples, yet they're still racking up an average of 1.04 failures per test and 4.2 advisories. If you're considering one, budget for pre-purchase inspection by a specialist mechanic and expect regular maintenance costs—these machines need hands-on attention before MOT time arrives.

The 1999 Honda Nt650v Deauville passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (85.5% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 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

85.5%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

11.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.04

Over 6.9 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

35k

Middle half: 21k–49k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 85.5% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 4.2 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 322 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 322 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 11.2% 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 →
📄 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%)	307	85%	1.07

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 1999 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.

34,611

typical

20,538

low mileage

48,680

high mileage

Half of all 1999 Honda Nt650v Deauville vehicles fall between 20,538 and 48,680 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 20,538 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.

✓ 20,538–48,680 miles — normal for age. This is where most 1999 Honda Nt650v Deauvilles sit.

⚠ Over 65,718 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

1999 Honda Nt650v Deauville — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 44% of 1999 Honda Nt650v Deauvilles are still active.

Numbers are declining — 38 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

6.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.04

Avg failures per vehicle

4.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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