1996 Honda Cbr 900 — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 1996 perform at MOT as they age
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Compared to Average at Age 15
✅ 27.6% above average (11197 models compared)
How This Car Ages
Pass rate progression for the 1996 Honda Cbr 900 as it ages.
At 13 years: 75.8% pass rate · At 15 years: 80.0% pass rate
Bar chart showing pass rate by car age from 13 to 15 years
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| Age | Pass Rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| 13 yrs | 75.8% | 33 |
| 15 yrs | 80.0% | 30 |
Pass Rate Trend
How the 1996 Honda Cbr 900 pass rate changes as it ages, from first MOT to most recent.
Trend shows stable over 2 years
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| Built | Pass Rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 (15 yrs) | 80% | 30 |
| 2009 (13 yrs) | 75.8% | 33 |
Year-by-Year MOT Results
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 1996 Honda Cbr 900, with age trends.
How Failures Change With Age
Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.
| Category | At Youngest | At Oldest | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle tyres and wheels | 6.1% (13 yrs) | 13.3% (15 yrs) | +7.2%
| 🔴 ↑ |
| Motorcycle brakes | 9.1% (13 yrs) | 13.3% (15 yrs) | +4.2%
| 🔴 ↑ |
| Motorcycle lighting and signalling | 6.1% (13 yrs) | 3.3% (15 yrs) | -2.8%
| 🟢 ↓ |
| Motorcycle steering and suspension | 6.1% (13 yrs) | 6.7% (15 yrs) | +0.6%
| ⚪ — |
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About This Data
This page shows how Honda Cbr 900 cars manufactured in 1996 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2009 to 2011, covering 63 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.