Honda Ntv650 (1996)
1996 Honda Ntv650
CarHunch analysed 249 real MOT records for the 1996 Honda Ntv650. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1996 Honda NTV650 passes its MOT at 82.8%, slightly above the UK average of 80%, and dangerous defects show up in only 17.3% of vehicles—a manageable concern rather than a red flag. This is a genuinely reliable middleweight for its age.
With a median mileage of 40,871 miles for a 28-year-old bike, these machines have been well looked after overall, though the 1.91 average failures per vehicle suggests some will need attention at test time. Before buying, ask for the full MOT history and factor in £200–300 for typical remedial work if it doesn't sail through first time.
What to check before buying a 1996 Honda Ntv650
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 1996 Honda Ntv650 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1996 Honda Ntv650 vehicles fall between 29,821 and 54,695 miles.
1996 Honda Ntv650 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 54 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.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1996 Honda Ntv650
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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37.8%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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37.8%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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24.8%
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn
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19.7%
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey
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18.8%
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn
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16.4%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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14.6%
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect
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13.1%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1996. Counts include advisories and failures.
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