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N679 LCL

1996 Honda PC800

Red Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

67,091 mi
Last recorded67,091 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda PC80040,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN679 LCL
MakeHonda
ModelPC800
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 67,091 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 66,703 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 66,007 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 65,380 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 64,458 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 64,458 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Pass 13 May 2020 63,751 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 May 2015 63,658 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 Apr 2014 61,125 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 61,125 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 60,484 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

headlamp damaged but function not impaired

Pass 13 Apr 2012 56,208 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 53,214 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

nearside hand grip slightly loose.

rear tyre has a plug in the tread

throttle slow to return in all positions

Pass 19 Apr 2010 50,540 miles

headlamp has a crack and beam pattern is affected

rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 22 Apr 2009 46,255 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

throttle has poor return

Fail 21 Apr 2009 46,249 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

throttle has poor return

Pass 22 Apr 2008 44,088 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 40,750 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 37,856 miles

How Reliable is the Honda PC800?

Based on 1,561 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

86.0%
Pass Rate
768
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 23
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 22
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 22
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
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N679 LCL is a 1996 Honda PC800 in Red with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1996 Honda PC800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 40,348 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda PC800 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N679 LCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda PC800 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Honda PC800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N679 LCL registered?

N679 LCL is a 1996 Honda PC800, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N679 LCL safe to buy?

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