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N45 VEW

1996 Honda CB1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

18,539 mi
Last recorded18,539 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda CB100024,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN45 VEW
MakeHonda
ModelCB1000
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 18,539 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 18,081 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 17,275 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 17,275 miles

Offside Front Upper Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 16,312 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 15,040 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 11,049 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 10,222 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 10,153 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CB1000?

Based on 8,993 MOT tests across 842 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
724
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
842
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 64
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 45
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 42
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 33
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 26
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N45 VEW is a 1996 Honda CB1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1996 Honda CB1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 24,912 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda CB1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N45 VEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 30 years old, this Honda CB1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N45 VEW?

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What year was N45 VEW registered?

N45 VEW is a 1996 Honda CB1000, first registered on 18 January 1996.

Is N45 VEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N45 VEW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N45 VEW have outstanding finance?

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