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N957 TAY

1996 Honda Cbr

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,315 mi
Last recorded26,315 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda Cbr28,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN957 TAY
MakeHonda
ModelCbr
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 26,315 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 26,008 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 25,623 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 25,617 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 23,846 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 23,721 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 22,990 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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N957 TAY is a 1996 Honda Cbr in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N957 TAY, 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 N957 TAY registered?

N957 TAY is a 1996 Honda Cbr, first registered on 15 July 1996.

Is N957 TAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N957 TAY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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