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N448 PTL

1996 Honda CBR900

Grey Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

54,235 mi
Last recorded54,235 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 1996 Honda CBR90026,501 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN448 PTL
MakeHonda
ModelCBR900
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 54,235 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive lower (2.4.B.4)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play top shock bush (2.4.A2a(i))

front brake pads overlap disc slightly(miss match of parts)

front position lamp glass slightly discoloured

gear lever was loose\insecure

rear brake caliper sliders worn.and boot missing

rear tyre has been repaired

Fail 31 May 2016 54,235 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive lower (2.4.B.4)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted top shock bolt loose (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play top shock bush (2.4.A2a(i))

front brake pads overlap disc slightly(miss match of parts)

front position lamp glass slightly discoloured

gear lever was loose\insecure

rear brake caliper sliders worn.and boot missing

rear tyre has been repaired

Fail 4 May 2016 54,138 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low headlamps insecure (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play linkage bearings, (2.4.A2a(i))

Registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

exhaust rubs on swinging arm

front brake pads overlap discs a bit(miss match of parts)

some wear in rear brake caliper sliders

there is a nail in rear tyre.

Pass 2 May 2015 36,619 miles

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

rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 2 May 2015 36,619 miles

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

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

rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 14 Jun 2007 35,883 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2007 35,867 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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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N448 PTL is a 1996 Honda CBR900 in Grey with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 N448 PTL, 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.

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N448 PTL is a 1996 Honda CBR900, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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