Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1995 Honda Ntv650?

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 1995 Honda Ntv650?

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 1995 Honda Ntv650?

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 1995 Honda Ntv650 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 277 vehicles, the 1995 Honda Ntv650 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 82.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 1995 Honda Ntv650?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 1995 Honda Ntv650 are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (37.8% of vehicles), Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (37.8% of vehicles), Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (24.8% 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 1995 Honda Ntv650?

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 Ntv650 (1995)

277 real MOT outcomes analysed • 82.6% first-time pass rate

1995 Honda Ntv650

CarHunch analysed 277 real MOT records for the 1995 Honda Ntv650. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 1995 Honda NTV650 passes its MOT slightly more often than the UK average, with an 82.6% first-time pass rate against 80%, suggesting decent baseline reliability for a nearly 30-year-old bike. However, one in five of these machines have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a meaningful concern for any prospective buyer—you'll want a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

With a median mileage around 45,000 miles for bikes of this age, these NTV650s are running relatively low, which is positive for longevity. The average vehicle racks up 1.75 failures and 5.5 advisories per test, indicating routine wear items rather than systemic problems—before you buy, ask for full MOT history and get any advisory work addressed proactively to avoid surprise failures later.

We have limited data for the 1995 Honda Ntv650 — 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

82.6%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

19.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.75

Over 9.9 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

45k

Middle half: 27k–59k

For context

These stats describe 277 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 277 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 37.8%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front 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 24.8%

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

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

Exhaust & emissions 19.7%

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey

Suspension & steering 14.6%

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect · Steering headbearing has slight free play · Offside 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.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1995.

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Before you buy a 1995 Honda Ntv650

Based on MOT data from 277 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 19.9% 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

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,310 Honda Ntv650 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 35.2%

461

Red 26.1%

342

Blue 18%

236

Green 12.6%

165

White 3.1%

Silver 1.8%

Beige 1.1%

Grey 0.8%

Purple 0.5%

Yellow 0.4%

Orange 0.4%

Mileage Distribution

Most 1995 Honda Ntv650 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.

44,928

typical

26,522

low mileage

58,614

high mileage

Half of all 1995 Honda Ntv650 vehicles fall between 26,522 and 58,614 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 26,522 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.

✓ 26,522–58,614 miles — normal for age. This is where most 1995 Honda Ntv650s sit.

⚠ Over 79,128 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

1995 Honda Ntv650 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 38% of 1995 Honda Ntv650s are still active.

Numbers are declining — 46 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (38% 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

9.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.75

Avg failures per vehicle

5.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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