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N135 TAY

1996 Honda Cbr

Green Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,279 mi
Last recorded28,279 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda Cbr28,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN135 TAY
MakeHonda
ModelCbr
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 28,279 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar grip slightly loose

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 28,126 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 28,109 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 28,052 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 27,956 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 27,956 miles

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 27,758 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 27,649 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 27,434 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 27,434 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 26,186 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 26,184 miles

Central Lower Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 25,892 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 25,680 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 24,674 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))

Pass 15 Jun 2013 24,532 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 24,116 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 23,772 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2010 22,901 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 22,901 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 22,493 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 22,278 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 22,278 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 21,317 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 20,270 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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N135 TAY is a 1996 Honda Cbr in Green with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N135 TAY, 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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What year was N135 TAY registered?

N135 TAY is a 1996 Honda Cbr, first registered on 10 May 1996.

Is N135 TAY safe to buy?

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