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P120 FVN

1996 Honda Cbr

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

28,239 mi
Last recorded28,239 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda Cbr28,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP120 FVN
MakeHonda
ModelCbr
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 28,239 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 27,808 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 27,410 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 27,410 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 27,138 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 26,244 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 25,045 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 23,816 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 22,574 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 20,957 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 20,957 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 20,145 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 18,489 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 18,489 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 18,294 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2008 18,285 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 17,931 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 17,805 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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P120 FVN is a 1996 Honda Cbr in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P120 FVN, 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 P120 FVN registered?

P120 FVN is a 1996 Honda Cbr, first registered on 13 December 1996.

Is P120 FVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P120 FVN shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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