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N281 KGP

1996 Honda CBR600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,546 mi
Last recorded17,546 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2007
Typical for 1996 Honda CBR60026,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN281 KGP
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2007 17,546 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 17,543 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 17,447 miles

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

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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N281 KGP is a 1996 Honda CBR600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N281 KGP, 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 N281 KGP registered?

N281 KGP is a 1996 Honda CBR600, first registered on 22 March 1996.

Is N281 KGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N281 KGP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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