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N558 MGK

1996 Honda Cbr

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

19,837 mi
Last recorded19,837 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda Cbr28,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN558 MGK
MakeHonda
ModelCbr
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 19,837 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 19,825 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 19,825 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2022 19,781 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 19,761 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 19,440 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 19,393 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 18,719 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 18,152 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 May 2012 17,730 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 16,144 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 15,781 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 15,523 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 14,977 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2005 13,894 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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N558 MGK is a 1996 Honda Cbr in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N558 MGK, 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 N558 MGK registered?

N558 MGK is a 1996 Honda Cbr, first registered on 4 April 1996.

Is N558 MGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N558 MGK 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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