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N759 COV

1996 Honda Transalp

Red Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

48,370 mi
Last recorded48,370 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda Transalp33,632 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN759 COV
MakeHonda
ModelTransalp
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 48,370 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 47,574 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear pads worn unevenly

Fail 15 Aug 2024 47,559 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear pads worn unevenly

Pass 28 Jul 2023 46,780 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 46,544 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 46,531 miles

Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 45,842 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 45,332 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 44,953 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 43,770 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 43,100 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 42,519 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 41,279 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 39,045 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 36,763 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 34,689 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 34,689 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2010 34,689 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 28,759 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 25,191 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 21,575 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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N759 COV is a 1996 Honda Transalp in Red with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 N759 COV, 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 N759 COV registered?

N759 COV is a 1996 Honda Transalp, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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