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N987 KHT

1996 Honda Rebel

Purple Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

42,942 mi
Last recorded42,942 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda Rebel16,657 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN987 KHT
MakeHonda
ModelRebel
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 42,942 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 42,863 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 42,863 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2023 42,845 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 42,679 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty Indicator switch does not return to middle position automatically once operated during l/h indication. (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nearside Front Exhaust stud snapped but secure

Nearside Motorcycle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side stand bracket extension modification (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower shock mounts repositioned (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 42,657 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust header stud snapped but secure.

Fail 2 Jun 2021 42,655 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chain rubbing lower frame, will increase wear

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

Nearside Front Exhaust stud snapped but secure

Pass 8 Aug 2019 42,650 miles

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 41,828 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 38,203 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 38,203 miles

Direction indicator not working ALL (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Battery dead.

Rear brake shoe indicator at end of adjustment.

Pass 22 Feb 2016 37,951 miles

corrosion on rear frame and mudguard

Pass 3 Feb 2015 35,344 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 33,371 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 33,371 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

front brake dragging on

Pass 22 Feb 2013 30,563 miles

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 Feb 2012 28,332 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 25,698 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 23,029 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 20,992 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 19,624 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 18,566 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 17,471 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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N987 KHT is a 1996 Honda Rebel in Purple with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1996 Honda Rebel models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 16,657 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N987 KHT, 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 30 years old, this Honda Rebel is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N987 KHT registered?

N987 KHT is a 1996 Honda Rebel, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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