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M496 RRR

1994 Honda Transalp

Green Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

74,287 mi
Last recorded74,287 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Honda Transalp41,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM496 RRR
MakeHonda
ModelTransalp
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 74,287 miles

Brake caliper slightly damaged but function not impaired calliper pins worn but not excessive (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 72,018 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 69,920 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 3 May 2024 69,920 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 5 May 2023 67,324 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 65,505 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2021 63,597 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 63,494 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 61,752 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 59,170 miles

Central Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 56,321 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. to the right (2.5.1)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 53,131 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 49,601 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 43,303 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 35,531 miles

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

front brake hose insecure.

Fail 20 Mar 2012 35,525 miles

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

front brake hose insecure.

Pass 15 Sep 2010 35,511 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 34,737 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 34,186 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 33,499 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2007 33,499 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2005 30,943 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Transalp?

Based on 3,369 MOT tests across 311 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
999
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
311
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 42
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 40
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 33
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
Drive chain excessively loose 21
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M496 RRR is a 1994 Honda Transalp in Green with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1994 Honda Transalp models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 41,342 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Transalp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M496 RRR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Transalp typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 32 years old, this Honda Transalp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M496 RRR registered?

M496 RRR is a 1994 Honda Transalp, first registered on 10 October 1994.

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