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N396 ABL

1996 Honda Transalp

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,071 mi
Last recorded83,071 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda Transalp33,632 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN396 ABL
MakeHonda
ModelTransalp
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 83,071 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 83,027 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 79,183 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 78,763 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 77,097 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 75,885 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 73,465 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 72,088 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 70,977 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 70,977 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 May 2011 69,583 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 62,799 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 50,756 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 38,580 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2008 38,580 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2007 27,043 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 26,805 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2006 18,938 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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N396 ABL is a 1996 Honda Transalp in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Honda Transalp models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 33,632 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 N396 ABL, 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 30 years old, this Honda Transalp is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N396 ABL registered?

N396 ABL is a 1996 Honda Transalp, first registered on 11 April 1996.

Is N396 ABL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N396 ABL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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