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P494 RUL

1996 Honda CBR1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,432 mi
Last recorded41,432 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 1996 Honda CBR100027,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP494 RUL
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1000
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2024 41,432 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 41,400 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 41,400 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 40,354 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 40,347 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 40,327 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2015 40,071 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 39,224 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 37,539 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 36,042 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 36,042 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 33,622 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

rear brake pedal rubbing on panel

rear tyre squared

Fail 18 Feb 2011 33,622 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

rear brake pedal rubbing on panel

rear tyre squared

Pass 11 Feb 2010 32,901 miles

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

drive chain loose & worn

front & rear tyres out of shape

Pass 14 Feb 2009 30,960 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 29,354 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 27,330 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 25,016 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CBR1000?

Based on 3,934 MOT tests across 393 vehicles.

86.2%
Pass Rate
821
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 58
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 27
reflector on motorcycle missing 18
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 17
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 17
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P494 RUL is a 1996 Honda CBR1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1996 Honda CBR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 27,224 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 CBR1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P494 RUL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Honda CBR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P494 RUL registered?

P494 RUL is a 1996 Honda CBR1000, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is P494 RUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P494 RUL shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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