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H596 XYC

1994 Honda Cbr

Black Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

50,380 mi
Last recorded50,380 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Honda Cbr31,513 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH596 XYC
MakeHonda
ModelCbr
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 50,380 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 50,357 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 49,360 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 49,360 miles

Rear Wheel fixing loose (multiple fixings) (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 48,000 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 48,000 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 46,572 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear wheel bearings are tight but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 46,310 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 43,735 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 43,728 miles

Nearside Fairing insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 39,798 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 9 May 2011 39,798 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 May 2010 38,100 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 2 May 2009 36,466 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 33,813 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 33,802 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

unable to test front wheel bearings as wheel binding

Pass 19 Oct 2006 31,430 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 29,958 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2005 29,958 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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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H596 XYC is a 1994 Honda Cbr in Black with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1994 Honda Cbr models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 31,513 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 H596 XYC, 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 32 years old, this Honda Cbr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H596 XYC registered?

H596 XYC is a 1994 Honda Cbr, first registered on 5 August 1994.

Is H596 XYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H596 XYC shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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