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N156 GLY

1995 Honda CB1000

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

32,259 mi
Last recorded32,259 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Honda CB100028,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN156 GLY
MakeHonda
ModelCB1000
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 32,259 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 31,311 miles

Indicator switch faulty For left indicators must be held in positon. For right indicators there is a significant delay. (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Rear pads on 2mm legal limit 1mm (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 30,870 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator switch insecure handle bar switch (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2024 30,870 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Indicator switch insecure handle bar switch (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 30,028 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 28,413 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 27,619 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 26,557 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 25,606 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 24,566 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 24,009 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 23,898 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 23,797 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 23,552 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 23,390 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 23,128 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 22,692 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 22,421 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 21,928 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 21,642 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 21,334 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 20,927 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

How Reliable is the Honda CB1000?

Based on 8,993 MOT tests across 842 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
724
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
842
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 64
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 45
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 42
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 33
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 26
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N156 GLY is a 1995 Honda CB1000 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1995 Honda CB1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 28,680 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda CB1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N156 GLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 31 years old, this Honda CB1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N156 GLY registered?

N156 GLY is a 1995 Honda CB1000, first registered on 6 December 1995.

Is N156 GLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N156 GLY shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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