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P321 VWL

1996 Honda Cbr

Red Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

27,084 mi
Last recorded27,084 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 1996 Honda Cbr28,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP321 VWL
MakeHonda
ModelCbr
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 27,084 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 27,021 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 26,186 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 25,873 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 23,865 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2020 23,860 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 23,853 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 23,853 miles

Brake pedal is so short that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes tight but not excessive.

Pass 16 Aug 2016 23,697 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 23,697 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 23,681 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 23,384 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 23,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 1 Jul 2012 22,282 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2012 22,282 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 9 Apr 2011 21,962 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))

Pass 28 Apr 2009 21,392 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 20,241 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 20,241 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 14,709 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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P321 VWL is a 1996 Honda Cbr in Red with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P321 VWL, 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.

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P321 VWL is a 1996 Honda Cbr, first registered on 3 August 1996.

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