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P780 TGE

1996 Bimota SB6

Multi-colour Petrol 1074cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

17,654 mi
Last recorded17,654 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 1996 Bimota SB617,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP780 TGE
MakeBimota
ModelSB6
Year1996
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,074cc
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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2024 17,654 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rivets worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rivets worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess shock bearing (5.3.3 (d))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 17,594 miles

Rear Suspension component has excessive wear or free play Linkage/shock bearings (5.3.3 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rivets worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rivets worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 9,584 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 8,692 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 99,416 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 99,222 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 91,111 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 75,687 miles

Nearside Motorcycle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 75,146 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Motorcycle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 64,840 miles

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 3 May 2017 57,228 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 50,782 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 May 2015 44,498 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 38,104 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 20 May 2014 38,104 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 31,532 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 28,093 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 27,917 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

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

floating discs worn

front mudguard repaired but not insecure

off side fairing repaired but secured

Pass 28 Feb 2011 22,623 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 20,255 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Slight buckle in front wheel rim

Fail 27 Feb 2010 20,255 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Slight buckle in front wheel rim

Fail 10 Feb 2010 20,202 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 19,314 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 19,313 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

How Reliable is the Bimota SB6?

Based on 832 MOT tests across 134 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
361
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
134
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 11
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 7
Headlamp aim too high 6
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 5
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P780 TGE is a 1996 Bimota SB6 in Multi-colour with a 1,074cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Bimota SB6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 17,763 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 Bimota SB6 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P780 TGE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bimota SB6 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Bimota SB6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P780 TGE is a 1996 Bimota SB6, first registered on 13 September 1996.

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