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N542 GLY

1996 Honda CBR600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

16,584 mi
Last recorded16,584 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 1996 Honda CBR60026,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN542 GLY
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 16,584 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 16,315 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 15,596 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 15,525 miles

Stop lamp not working Front brake lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2021 15,252 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 15,252 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2020 15,067 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 15,067 miles

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2019 14,977 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 14,870 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 14,870 miles

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 26 May 2017 14,701 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 14,584 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2016 14,584 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 14,420 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 14,309 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 8 May 2014 14,309 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 14,224 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 May 2013 14,224 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 14,111 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 10 May 2012 14,111 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 13,957 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 May 2011 13,957 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 13,294 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 13,060 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2008 12,799 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 12,799 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 12,444 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 12,444 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 11,958 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 11,958 miles

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

How Reliable is the Honda CBR600?

Based on 17,884 MOT tests across 1,788 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
770
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,788
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 333
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 226
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 204
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 194
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 141
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N542 GLY is a 1996 Honda CBR600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

Across all 1996 Honda CBR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 26,922 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 CBR600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N542 GLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR600 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this Honda CBR600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N542 GLY registered?

N542 GLY is a 1996 Honda CBR600, first registered on 23 January 1996.

Is N542 GLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N542 GLY shows 31 tests with a 61.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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