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N459 VVV

1996 Honda CBR900

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

47,575 mi
Last recorded47,575 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Honda CBR90026,501 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN459 VVV
MakeHonda
ModelCBR900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 47,575 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil damper unit (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 45,612 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 45,601 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake slightly spongy

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

temporary puncture repair in rear tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2017 43,446 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 40,785 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 37,803 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 35,082 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 34,806 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 34,747 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 34,553 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 34,387 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 34,113 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 30,505 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 30,378 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 28,073 miles

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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N459 VVV is a 1996 Honda CBR900 in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N459 VVV, 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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What year was N459 VVV registered?

N459 VVV is a 1996 Honda CBR900, first registered on 19 January 1996.

Is N459 VVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N459 VVV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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