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N451 KKH

1996 Honda Cbr

Yellow Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

41,480 mi
Last recorded41,480 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda Cbr28,448 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN451 KKH
MakeHonda
ModelCbr
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 41,480 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 41,472 miles

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 40,248 miles

exhaust noisey

Fail 18 Apr 2024 40,233 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 36,966 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 32,757 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 31,715 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 31,398 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 31,398 miles

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 27,275 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 27,275 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 18,820 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 18,589 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 17,371 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 16,556 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 15,864 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 15,024 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 14,296 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 14,296 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 13,949 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 13,469 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 13,110 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 12,794 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2005 11,981 miles

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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N451 KKH is a 1996 Honda Cbr in Yellow with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 N451 KKH, 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 N451 KKH registered?

N451 KKH is a 1996 Honda Cbr, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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