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N470 HDM

1996 Honda Cbr 900

Red Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

30,864 mi
Last recorded30,864 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda Cbr 90025,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN470 HDM
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 30,864 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 30,544 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 30,178 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 29,669 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 29,367 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 29,275 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 29,141 miles

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Coolant leak

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 29,124 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Coolant leak

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Road spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 28,454 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 27,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 25,636 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort About 50% (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged Just starting (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit On the limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 23,382 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 21,382 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 21,097 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 20,392 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 20,059 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 19,486 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 17,764 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 15,043 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 13,191 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr 900?

Based on 1,814 MOT tests across 166 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
685
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
166
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 23
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 15
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 15
reflector on motorcycle missing 13
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N470 HDM is a 1996 Honda Cbr 900 in Red with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1996 Honda Cbr 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 25,172 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Cbr 900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N470 HDM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr 900 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Honda Cbr 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N470 HDM registered?

N470 HDM is a 1996 Honda Cbr 900, first registered on 3 May 1996.

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