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N894 UPL

1996 Honda Cbr 900

Black Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,844 mi
Last recorded29,844 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda Cbr 90025,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN894 UPL
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 29,844 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 29,130 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 27,866 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 26,609 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 25,850 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 25,844 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 24,622 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2019 24,615 miles

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

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 23,415 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 21,938 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 20,518 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 19,063 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 17,208 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 14,534 miles

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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N894 UPL is a 1996 Honda Cbr 900 in Black with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N894 UPL, 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.

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What year was N894 UPL registered?

N894 UPL is a 1996 Honda Cbr 900, first registered on 15 May 1996.

Is N894 UPL safe to buy?

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