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N38 MGL

1995 Honda Transalp

Green Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,321 mi
Last recorded72,321 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Honda Transalp34,470 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN38 MGL
MakeHonda
ModelTransalp
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 72,321 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 71,514 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 71,255 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 70,663 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 70,264 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 69,844 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2019 69,844 miles

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2018 68,068 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 66,252 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 63,209 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion r/h (2.3.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 61,068 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 58,481 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 55,484 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 10 May 2013 55,843 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Drive chain rusty

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 54,250 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

drive chain rusty

Pass 4 Sep 2010 52,982 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 52,536 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 26 Aug 2009 52,536 miles

Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 52,044 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 52,013 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 51,849 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 51,849 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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N38 MGL is a 1995 Honda Transalp in Green with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1995 Honda Transalp models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 34,470 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 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 N38 MGL, 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 31 years old, this Honda Transalp is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N38 MGL registered?

N38 MGL is a 1995 Honda Transalp, first registered on 8 December 1995.

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