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N278 GWP

1996 Honda CBR900

Blue Petrol 919cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,329 mi
Last recorded11,329 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 1996 Honda CBR90026,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN278 GWP
MakeHonda
ModelCBR900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine919cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 11,329 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 11,329 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 11,249 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 1 Aug 2018 11,249 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 11,134 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 11,134 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 10,380 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2009 10,380 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Fail 2 Aug 2006 9,378 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 9,378 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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N278 GWP is a 1996 Honda CBR900 in Blue with a 919cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N278 GWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N278 GWP registered?

N278 GWP is a 1996 Honda CBR900, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N278 GWP safe to buy?

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