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P159 GEG

1996 Honda CBR1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,438 mi
Last recorded48,438 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Honda CBR100027,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP159 GEG
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1000
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2008 48,438 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 48,438 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 40,007 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 33,182 miles

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

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

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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P159 GEG is a 1996 Honda CBR1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P159 GEG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P159 GEG registered?

P159 GEG is a 1996 Honda CBR1000, first registered on 31 August 1996.

Is P159 GEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P159 GEG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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