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WEC 896Y

1996 Honda Cb

Black Petrol 550cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

25,879 mi
Last recorded25,879 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 1996 Honda Cb24,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEC 896Y
MakeHonda
ModelCb
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine550cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 25,879 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 25,879 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 25,818 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 25,689 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 25,623 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 25,310 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 24,771 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 24,315 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 24,112 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 23,665 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 23,649 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 23,449 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 23,449 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 23,415 miles

rear tyre valve perished

Pass 16 Jun 2010 23,139 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 22,667 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cb?

Based on 69,808 MOT tests across 11,557 vehicles.

90.9%
Pass Rate
1,059
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
11,557
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 120
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WEC 896Y is a 1996 Honda Cb in Black with a 550cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1996 Honda Cb models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 24,913 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 Cb fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WEC 896Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cb typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 30 years old, this Honda Cb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WEC 896Y registered?

WEC 896Y is a 1996 Honda Cb, first registered on 1 October 1996.

Is WEC 896Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WEC 896Y shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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