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N636 JLA

1996 Honda Transalp

Grey Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,760 mi
Last recorded41,760 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda Transalp33,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN636 JLA
MakeHonda
ModelTransalp
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 41,760 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 41,122 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 37,483 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 36,651 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 34,137 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 34,137 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2019 33,537 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 33,440 miles

Rear Wheel excessively corroded (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 33,381 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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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N636 JLA is a 1996 Honda Transalp in Grey with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N636 JLA, 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 N636 JLA registered?

N636 JLA is a 1996 Honda Transalp, first registered on 20 May 1996.

Is N636 JLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N636 JLA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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