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N803 XHP

1996 Honda Cbr

Red Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,258 mi
Last recorded34,258 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda Cbr28,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN803 XHP
MakeHonda
ModelCbr
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 34,258 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 33,981 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 33,981 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 33,573 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 32,920 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 31,028 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 30,897 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 30,855 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 29,166 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2014 29,132 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 27,969 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 27,361 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 24,519 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 24,505 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2009 21,663 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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N803 XHP is a 1996 Honda Cbr in Red with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N803 XHP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N803 XHP registered?

N803 XHP is a 1996 Honda Cbr, first registered on 19 March 1996.

Is N803 XHP safe to buy?

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