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N652 HGN

1996 Honda Transalp

Grey Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

471 mi
Last recorded471 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda Transalp33,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN652 HGN
MakeHonda
ModelTransalp
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 471 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2025 448 miles

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Characters too small (0.1 (d))

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking on left hand lock (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Lower Engine mounting/bracket bracket missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracked on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear frame significantly modified to accept single seat

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear brake reservoir insecure

Rear tyre 16 years old

Silencer has no mounting bracket

Pass 14 May 2024 4 miles

No flashers fitted,deemed to have been reconstructed as an off road motorcyle with a single seat.

Slightly reduced number plate digit size.

Fail 14 May 2024 4 miles

No flashers fitted,deemed to have been reconstructed as an off road motorcyle with a single seat.

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Slightly reduced number plate digit size.

Pass 8 Mar 2023

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2022

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2016 42,234 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 42,234 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2015 39,942 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 37,665 miles

Rear tyre is starting to perish

Pass 1 Jun 2013 35,631 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 34,324 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 34,309 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 31,588 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 29,229 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 28,457 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 27,193 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Transalp?

Based on 3,369 MOT tests across 311 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
999
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
311
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 42
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 40
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 33
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
Drive chain excessively loose 21
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N652 HGN is a 1996 Honda Transalp in Grey with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1996 Honda Transalp models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 33,632 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 Transalp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N652 HGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Transalp typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 30 years old, this Honda Transalp is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N652 HGN registered?

N652 HGN is a 1996 Honda Transalp, first registered on 5 January 1996.

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