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N829 WJA

1996 Honda CBR1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,168 mi
Last recorded40,168 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 1996 Honda CBR100027,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN829 WJA
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1000
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 40,168 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 40,135 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 40,008 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 39,877 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 39,646 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 39,042 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 38,829 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 38,822 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

unable to open fuel cap {wrongkey}to inspect sealing washer

unable to remove seat. {wrong key} to inspect frame condition.

Pass 12 May 2016 38,495 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 37,851 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 36,778 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 36,278 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 35,783 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 35,011 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 33,786 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 32,889 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 32,889 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 31,517 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 29,461 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 29,461 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 25,003 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CBR1000?

Based on 3,934 MOT tests across 393 vehicles.

86.2%
Pass Rate
821
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 58
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 27
reflector on motorcycle missing 18
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 17
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 17
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N829 WJA is a 1996 Honda CBR1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1996 Honda CBR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 27,224 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 CBR1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N829 WJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Honda CBR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N829 WJA registered?

N829 WJA is a 1996 Honda CBR1000, first registered on 18 January 1996.

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