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N685 TNV

1996 Honda CB1000

Red Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

31,752 mi
Last recorded31,752 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda CB100024,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN685 TNV
MakeHonda
ModelCB1000
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 31,752 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 31,752 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 31,439 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 31,439 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Feb 2015 30,706 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 30,535 miles

Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 30,535 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 28,819 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 25,197 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 24,451 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 21,767 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 19,221 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 15,373 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2007 15,373 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 2 May 2006 13,975 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

How Reliable is the Honda CB1000?

Based on 8,993 MOT tests across 842 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
724
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
842
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 64
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 45
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 42
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 33
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 26
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N685 TNV is a 1996 Honda CB1000 in Red with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1996 Honda CB1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 24,912 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 CB1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N685 TNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 30 years old, this Honda CB1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N685 TNV registered?

N685 TNV is a 1996 Honda CB1000, first registered on 5 January 1996.

Is N685 TNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N685 TNV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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