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P406 KEF

1996 Honda Cbr

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,456 mi
Last recorded38,456 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda Cbr28,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP406 KEF
MakeHonda
ModelCbr
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 38,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 38,378 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 38,180 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 38,175 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2017 36,989 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 35,326 miles

Nearside Front Lower slight misting on fork leg advise

Pass 14 Apr 2015 34,051 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 33,081 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 33,075 miles

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 31,376 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 30,163 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 29,489 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 29,194 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 29,157 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 29,144 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 28,978 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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P406 KEF is a 1996 Honda Cbr in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P406 KEF, 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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What year was P406 KEF registered?

P406 KEF is a 1996 Honda Cbr, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P406 KEF safe to buy?

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