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N640 HLA

1996 Honda CBR900

Black Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

37,147 mi
Last recorded37,147 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda CBR90026,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN640 HLA
MakeHonda
ModelCBR900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 37,147 miles

Exhaust noisy Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 35,658 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 35,658 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged Front valve stem rubber perished, Instant deflation possible (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Valve stem seriously damaged Rear valve stem rubber perished, Instant deflation possible (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2022 35,112 miles

Exhaust noisy Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 34,523 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 34,423 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 34,178 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 33,841 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 33,451 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 33,031 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 32,454 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 31,985 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 30,955 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 29,890 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 28,650 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Play in gear lever

Fail 20 Jan 2011 28,633 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Play in gear lever

Pass 6 May 2006 28,513 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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N640 HLA is a 1996 Honda CBR900 in Black with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 N640 HLA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N640 HLA registered?

N640 HLA is a 1996 Honda CBR900, first registered on 27 April 1996.

Is N640 HLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N640 HLA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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