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P227 EAJ

1996 Honda Cub

Blue Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,376 mi
Last recorded25,376 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Honda Cub19,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP227 EAJ
MakeHonda
ModelCub
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 25,376 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 25,376 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 23,588 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 9 May 2011 22,495 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 21,394 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 20,334 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 19,292 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 May 2008 19,292 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 18,068 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 18,068 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 May 2006 16,804 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 16,804 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

How Reliable is the Honda Cub?

Based on 774 MOT tests across 114 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
300
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
114
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 8
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 6
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 5
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 5
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P227 EAJ is a 1996 Honda Cub in Blue with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Honda Cub models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 19,028 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 Cub fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P227 EAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cub typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Honda Cub is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P227 EAJ registered?

P227 EAJ is a 1996 Honda Cub, first registered on 12 August 1996.

Is P227 EAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P227 EAJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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