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F131 UPE

1996 Honda Cbr

White Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

32,899 mi
Last recorded32,899 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Honda Cbr28,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF131 UPE
MakeHonda
ModelCbr
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 32,899 miles

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Upper Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 32,899 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Exhaust has part of the system missing bolt missing (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Upper Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 7,343 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2016 92,965 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2015 69,265 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2014 58,074 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2012 41,906 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2011 41,764 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 41,751 miles

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 39,852 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2010 39,852 miles

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2009 39,034 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 39,034 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 35,521 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 32,268 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 31,721 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr?

Based on 98,965 MOT tests across 15,112 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
978
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
15,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 504
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 293
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 287
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F131 UPE is a 1996 Honda Cbr in White with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1996 Honda Cbr models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 28,448 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Cbr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F131 UPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Honda Cbr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F131 UPE is a 1996 Honda Cbr, first registered on 13 November 1996.

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