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N415 BCE

1996 Honda Cbr 600

Multi-colour Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

52,329 mi
Last recorded52,329 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda Cbr 60027,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN415 BCE
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 600
Year1996
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 52,329 miles

Offside Front brake caliper slider boot missing

Pass 23 Mar 2024 51,691 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 50,804 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2023 50,804 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 50,640 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 49,035 miles

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

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 48,406 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 46,555 miles

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

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 23 Apr 2016 46,525 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 44,504 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 42,222 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 4,148 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 38,809 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 7 Apr 2012 38,803 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 36,979 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 32,356 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 26,293 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 23,900 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 21,202 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2006 17,397 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr 600?

Based on 5,328 MOT tests across 563 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
791
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
563
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 91
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 47
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 45
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 37
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N415 BCE is a 1996 Honda Cbr 600 in Multi-colour with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1996 Honda Cbr 600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 27,215 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Cbr 600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N415 BCE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr 600 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Honda Cbr 600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N415 BCE is a 1996 Honda Cbr 600, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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