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N438 JLO

1996 Honda Cbr

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

39,684 mi
Last recorded39,684 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Honda Cbr28,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN438 JLO
MakeHonda
ModelCbr
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 39,684 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 37,353 miles

Front fairing slightly loose

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 34,093 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 34,093 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 32,201 miles

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 32,198 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 31,895 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 30,181 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 29,792 miles

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 29,474 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 29,474 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(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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N438 JLO is a 1996 Honda Cbr in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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 N438 JLO, 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.

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What year was N438 JLO registered?

N438 JLO is a 1996 Honda Cbr, first registered on 21 July 1996.

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The MOT history for N438 JLO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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