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P169 SGK

1996 Honda Transalp

Blue Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,043 mi
Last recorded47,043 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda Transalp33,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP169 SGK
MakeHonda
ModelTransalp
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 47,043 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 43,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 42,826 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 42,813 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear suspension stiff

Pass 30 Jun 2023 42,297 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 1,415 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 587 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 561 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 406 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 54,297 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 54,297 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2012 54,297 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 54,297 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 53,286 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Front fork rubber gaiters both split

Main fairing support bracket slightly bent

Fail 28 Jun 2011 53,286 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Front fork rubber gaiters both split

Main fairing support bracket slightly bent

Pass 1 Jul 2010 49,855 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 44,124 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 39,850 miles

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 35,976 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 31,020 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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P169 SGK is a 1996 Honda Transalp in Blue with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P169 SGK, 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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P169 SGK is a 1996 Honda Transalp, first registered on 17 October 1996.

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