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N154 ONJ

1996 Honda CBR900

Red Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

62,605 mi
Last recorded62,605 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda CBR90026,501 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN154 ONJ
MakeHonda
ModelCBR900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 62,605 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 62,065 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 61,935 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 61,808 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 61,552 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 60,760 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 59,863 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 59,077 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 58,480 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 57,674 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 53,975 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 48,068 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 48,068 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 41,352 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 41,303 miles

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2011 30,533 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 26,275 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 26,275 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 25,576 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 24,701 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 24,701 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2007 23,766 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 22,870 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CBR900?

Based on 8,016 MOT tests across 766 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
552
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
766
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 133
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 88
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 87
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 68
reflector on motorcycle missing 50
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N154 ONJ is a 1996 Honda CBR900 in Red with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1996 Honda CBR900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 26,501 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 CBR900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N154 ONJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR900 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Honda CBR900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N154 ONJ registered?

N154 ONJ is a 1996 Honda CBR900, first registered on 3 May 1996.

Is N154 ONJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N154 ONJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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