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N848 GLR

1995 Honda Rebel

Purple Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

27,112 mi
Last recorded27,112 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Honda Rebel19,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN848 GLR
MakeHonda
ModelRebel
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 27,112 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 27,103 miles

Front Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 26,398 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 26,398 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 26,162 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 25,676 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 25,676 miles

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 25,010 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 25,010 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 24,072 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 24,072 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 23,341 miles

Front Brake binding ever so little

Pass 11 May 2015 22,687 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 22,621 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 22,621 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 May 2013 21,623 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2013 21,623 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 20,637 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 20,637 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 20,577 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 19,943 miles

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

How Reliable is the Honda Rebel?

Based on 2,253 MOT tests across 237 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
541
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Drive chain excessively loose 42
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 41
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 30
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 28
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N848 GLR is a 1995 Honda Rebel in Purple with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1995 Honda Rebel models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 19,484 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 Rebel fails its MOT is drive chain excessively loose, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N848 GLR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Rebel typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 31 years old, this Honda Rebel is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N848 GLR registered?

N848 GLR is a 1995 Honda Rebel, first registered on 25 December 1995.

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