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P343 VDG

1996 Honda Cub

Red Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

24,344 mi
Last recorded24,344 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda Cub19,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP343 VDG
MakeHonda
ModelCub
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 24,344 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 24,344 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 23,875 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 23,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at cylinder head (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 23,177 miles

Headlamp aim too high on dip-working in reverse (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low on main working in reverse (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at cylinder head (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2015 23,160 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 23,160 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 22,979 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 22,851 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 22,548 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 22,280 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 21,996 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 21,770 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 21,500 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 21,305 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 21,091 miles

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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P343 VDG is a 1996 Honda Cub in Red with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P343 VDG, 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 P343 VDG registered?

P343 VDG is a 1996 Honda Cub, first registered on 8 November 1996.

Is P343 VDG safe to buy?

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