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N49 KRE

1996 Honda CBR900

Red Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,780 mi
Last recorded43,780 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda CBR90026,501 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN49 KRE
MakeHonda
ModelCBR900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 43,780 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 43,297 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 43,039 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 43,039 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 42,859 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 42,537 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 42,352 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 41,736 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 41,736 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 41,215 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 40,510 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 40,375 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 39,252 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 37,846 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 36,256 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2007 35,434 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

clutch cable fouls instruments on full lock

non standard can fitted

Fail 3 May 2007 35,434 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

clutch cable fouls instruments on full lock

non standard can fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2006 35,115 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 35,115 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 34,794 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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N49 KRE is a 1996 Honda CBR900 in Red with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N49 KRE, 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 N49 KRE registered?

N49 KRE is a 1996 Honda CBR900, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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