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N255 DHJ

1996 Honda CBR600

Grey Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,203 mi
Last recorded38,203 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda CBR60026,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN255 DHJ
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 38,203 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Front tyre starting to perish

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swingarm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 38,203 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Front tyre starting to perish

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swingarm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 41,284 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged valve perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged valve perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 41,201 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 41,201 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 41,195 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 40,626 miles

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

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

high beam warning light not working

Pass 26 Mar 2014 40,619 miles

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

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

high beam warning light not working

Pass 19 Mar 2013 40,599 miles

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

high beam warning light not working

Pass 27 Mar 2012 40,592 miles

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

high beam warning light not working.

Pass 17 Mar 2011 39,365 miles

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 24 Feb 2010 38,957 miles

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 4 Mar 2009 36,042 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 34,349 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 32,719 miles

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 32,377 miles

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

How Reliable is the Honda CBR600?

Based on 17,884 MOT tests across 1,788 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
770
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,788
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 333
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 226
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 204
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 194
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 141
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N255 DHJ is a 1996 Honda CBR600 in Grey with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1996 Honda CBR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 26,922 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda CBR600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N255 DHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR600 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this Honda CBR600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N255 DHJ registered?

N255 DHJ is a 1996 Honda CBR600, first registered on 10 February 1996.

Is N255 DHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N255 DHJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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