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N688 GOW

1996 Honda Cb

Red Petrol 233cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

20,671 mi
Last recorded20,671 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 1996 Honda Cb24,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN688 GOW
MakeHonda
ModelCb
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine233cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 20,671 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 20,671 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 19,019 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 17,788 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 16,791 miles

chain links slightly tight ( not impeding rotation)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 16,675 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 16,651 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 15,150 miles

front tyre is perished

Pass 24 Nov 2012 13,920 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 13,378 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 12,841 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

choke cable tight on lock to lock

front forks greased up

Pass 5 Oct 2009 12,342 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 11,861 miles

front tyre perished and split

Pass 17 Oct 2007 11,401 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

front tyre slightly perished

front tyre uneven wear

rear tyre slightly perished and splitting

Pass 19 Jul 2006 10,352 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 8,852 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cb?

Based on 69,808 MOT tests across 11,557 vehicles.

90.9%
Pass Rate
1,059
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
11,557
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 120
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N688 GOW is a 1996 Honda Cb in Red with a 233cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1996 Honda Cb models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 24,913 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Cb fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N688 GOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cb typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 30 years old, this Honda Cb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N688 GOW registered?

N688 GOW is a 1996 Honda Cb, first registered on 2 May 1996.

Is N688 GOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N688 GOW shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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