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J955 WRF

1996 Honda Bros

Black Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,158 mi
Last recorded56,158 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 1996 Honda Bros35,934 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ955 WRF
MakeHonda
ModelBros
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 56,158 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2021 56,158 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 54,875 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 53,326 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 50,375 miles

Exhaust noisy

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Indicator damaged

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2018 50,375 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Indicator damaged

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 48,557 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 48,112 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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)

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 45,575 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Fail 14 Nov 2015 45,575 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 43,418 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Tyre has small cuts in tread.

Pass 5 Dec 2014 43,418 miles

Tyre has small cuts in tread.

Pass 18 Nov 2013 12,167 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 37,527 miles

Rear tyre has small cracks in tread - no ply or cords visible.

Fail 27 Apr 2012 37,527 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Rear tyre has small cracks in tread - no ply or cords visible.

Pass 20 Aug 2010 35,903 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 19 Aug 2010 35,898 miles

Front Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 33,104 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 24,762 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 22,524 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 21,038 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

How Reliable is the Honda Bros?

Based on 4,211 MOT tests across 468 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
1,021
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
468
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 79
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 75
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 51
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 46
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 41
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J955 WRF is a 1996 Honda Bros in Black with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Honda Bros models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 35,934 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 Bros fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J955 WRF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Bros typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 30 years old, this Honda Bros is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J955 WRF is a 1996 Honda Bros, first registered on 5 November 1996.

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