2006 Honda NT 650 V-4 0.6L Petrol · SG06 YGL

With four consecutive DVSA test passes between February 2022 and August 2025, and a complete absence of recorded advisories or failures on this Honda NT650 V-4, the documented roadworthiness profile is exceptionally clean. The most recent pass on 2 August 2025, recorded with no defects, continues an unbroken sequence of uneventful annual examinations stretching back four years. For a motorcycle of this vintage and design, the NT650 V-4's V-twin layout, shaft drive, and shaft-driven cam timing place particular demand on seals, bearing surfaces and chassis fasteners, so a defect-free history across four tests suggests that these areas have not yet demanded inspector attention. While a clean MOT record does not constitute a mechanical guarantee, it does indicate that the items DVSA examiners specifically test for have remained within tolerance throughout the recorded period. Recorded mileage of 33,117 miles across approximately twenty years equates to a usage rate of around 1,650 miles per year, which is notably low for the machine's age. There is no mileage recorded between the 2022 and 2025 tests in the data provided, which is consistent with low annual use rather than any testing gap, given that all tests were completed within their respective anniversary windows. Low accumulation of this nature reduces wear on high-mileage service items such as brake pads, chain or final-drive components, clutch friction plates, and suspension bearings, but introduces its own considerations. Prolonged standing periods can lead to dried seals, stale fuel, oxidised brake fluid, and surface corrosion on fasteners, brake discs, and electrical contacts. The machine should therefore be regarded as lightly used but with the typical hallmarks of intermittent rather than continuous operation. For a prospective buyer, the absence of specific advisory history means there are no flagged components to investigate further, but the low-mileage profile warrants a targeted inspection of items that deteriorate with age rather than use. On a test ride, listen for any irregular vibration from the shaft drive area, particularly on trailing throttle, as the U-joints and final-drive assembly can develop roughness after extended periods of low use. Check the brake discs visually for any lip corrosion or surface rust that has etched into the braking surface, and confirm that the lever and pedal feel is firm rather than spongy, as brake fluid will require replacement on age grounds regardless of mileage. Inspect the underside and lower frame rails for any surface corrosion that may have progressed during periods of storage, paying particular attention to the centrestand and sidestand pivot points, which can seize through lack of regular operation. Beyond the mechanical items, a low-mileage machine of this age benefits from a thorough check of the fuel system and electrical ancillaries. Confirm that the engine starts promptly from cold without excessive cranking, and observe whether it runs evenly once warm, as stale fuel or partially blocked injectors can cause misfires after long standing. Check the operation of all switches, instruments, and lighting, as corrosion in multi-plug connectors is common on motorcycles that have seen limited use. The cooling system, if fitted, should be inspected for coolant age and condition, and a compression test or leak-down check would provide reassurance on internal engine health given the machine's age. With the MOT record showing nothing of concern, the principal buying consideration is not the documented test history but ensuring that the age-related deterioration typical of any low-mileage twenty-year-old motorcycle has not compromised the components that fall outside the scope of an annual examination.