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N318 BLV

1996 Honda Cb

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

17,978 mi
Last recorded17,978 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2022
Typical for 1996 Honda Cb24,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN318 BLV
MakeHonda
ModelCb
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2022 17,978 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 May 2020 17,330 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 16,489 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 16,485 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

throttle and choke cables incorrectly routed but doesnt affect machine control

Pass 8 Oct 2013 16,420 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 16,398 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 16,365 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 16,364 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

How Reliable is the Honda Cb?

Based on 69,808 MOT tests across 11,557 vehicles.

90.9%
Pass Rate
1,059
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
11,557
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 120
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N318 BLV is a 1996 Honda Cb in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Honda Cb models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 24,913 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 Cb fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N318 BLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cb typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 30 years old, this Honda Cb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N318 BLV registered?

N318 BLV is a 1996 Honda Cb, first registered on 8 May 1996.

Is N318 BLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N318 BLV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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