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M296 LJU

1995 Honda Cbr

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

46,310 mi
Last recorded46,310 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Honda Cbr29,697 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM296 LJU
MakeHonda
ModelCbr
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 46,310 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2026 45,964 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Slave cylinder mounting bolt missing or snapped, component not likely to come loose.

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 43,258 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 43,028 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 42,447 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Front/Rear (1.1.13 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 41,279 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Front/Rear (1.1.13 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 40,278 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Front / Rear (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively Cush (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 39,396 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 38,433 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 37,215 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2015 37,215 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 36,340 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 36,338 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2013 35,745 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 35,140 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 35,140 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 34,193 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 34,193 miles

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 33,175 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 33,175 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 31,553 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 30,532 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 29,489 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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M296 LJU is a 1995 Honda Cbr in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1995 Honda Cbr models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 29,697 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 M296 LJU, 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 31 years old, this Honda Cbr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M296 LJU registered?

M296 LJU is a 1995 Honda Cbr, first registered on 20 June 1995.

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