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N256 JLU

1996 Honda Cbr

Black Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

46,655 mi
Last recorded46,655 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda Cbr28,448 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN256 JLU
MakeHonda
ModelCbr
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 46,655 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 45,874 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 44,754 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 44,043 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 42,705 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 40,711 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 37,805 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 33,589 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 29,401 miles

Offside Rear Indicator a bit dim.

Pass 11 May 2016 28,649 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 25,209 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 25,204 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

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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N256 JLU is a 1996 Honda Cbr in Black with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N256 JLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N256 JLU registered?

N256 JLU is a 1996 Honda Cbr, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N256 JLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N256 JLU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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