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N253 BLV

1996 Honda Cg

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

19,961 mi
Last recorded19,961 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 1996 Honda Cg16,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN253 BLV
MakeHonda
ModelCg
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2021 19,961 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 19,913 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 19,663 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 19,663 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 18,681 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 18,681 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 18,663 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 18,663 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 12 May 2015 16,624 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 16,624 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 14,486 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 14,486 miles

Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Fail 30 May 2013 12,319 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 30 May 2013 12,319 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 11,083 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 11,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 11,083 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 10,850 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 10,850 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 10,367 miles

Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 10,367 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 10,020 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 9,459 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cg?

Based on 1,330 MOT tests across 178 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
695
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
178
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 22
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 14
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N253 BLV is a 1996 Honda Cg in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 1996 Honda Cg models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 16,004 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 Cg fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N253 BLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cg typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 30 years old, this Honda Cg is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N253 BLV registered?

N253 BLV is a 1996 Honda Cg, first registered on 19 February 1996.

Is N253 BLV safe to buy?

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