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N556 BTJ

1995 Honda Cb

Black Petrol 747cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

31,683 mi
Last recorded31,683 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Honda Cb31,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN556 BTJ
MakeHonda
ModelCb
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine747cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 31,683 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 31,683 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake component modification unsafe Brake pad pin (1.1.21 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 31,268 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 27,026 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2018 27,001 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 20,707 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play shock bush (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play shock bush (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 15 May 2017 20,686 miles

Direction indicator missing all indicators missing (1.5.1a)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp insecure rear mudguard loose (1.3.3b)

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

Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Offside Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 24 Oct 2015 20,431 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 20,363 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 20,053 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 19,439 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 18,885 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 18,840 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 18,608 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 17,998 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 17,870 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 17,558 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cb?

Based on 69,808 MOT tests across 11,557 vehicles.

90.9%
Pass Rate
1,059
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
11,557
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 120
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N556 BTJ is a 1995 Honda Cb in Black with a 747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1995 Honda Cb models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 31,470 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 Cb fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N556 BTJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cb typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 31 years old, this Honda Cb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N556 BTJ registered?

N556 BTJ is a 1995 Honda Cb, first registered on 21 October 1995.

Is N556 BTJ safe to buy?

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