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N247 BKK

1996 Honda CBR900

Red Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

21,027 mi
Last recorded21,027 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda CBR90026,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN247 BKK
MakeHonda
ModelCBR900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 21,027 miles

Rear All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 21,027 miles

Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Rear All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 21,027 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 21,027 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 20,436 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 20,419 miles

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

Central Front Lower Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Sep 2019 20,291 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front headlamp cracked

Front screen cacked

Pass 29 Jun 2018 19,031 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 17,756 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion SLIGHT MISSING OF OSF FORK OIL SEAL. (CLOSE TO FAILURE). (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members CLOSE TO FAILURE. (2.3.4)

Fail 7 Mar 2017 17,756 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion SLIGHT MISSING OF OSF FORK OIL SEAL. (CLOSE TO FAILURE). (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members CLOSE TO FAILURE. (2.3.4)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 13,305 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

nail in rear tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2014 10,243 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 10,243 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 9,913 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

rear brake pads slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2010 8,609 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 29 Jun 2010 8,609 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

Rear 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))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 7,515 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 7,515 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 12 May 2006 33,188 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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N247 BKK is a 1996 Honda CBR900 in Red with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 N247 BKK, 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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N247 BKK is a 1996 Honda CBR900, first registered on 26 March 1996.

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