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P349 AYJ

1996 Honda Rebel

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

41,475 mi
Last recorded41,475 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Honda Rebel16,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP349 AYJ
MakeHonda
ModelRebel
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 41,475 miles

Nearside Chain guard missing ()

Fail 2 Jul 2019 41,475 miles

Fuel cap ineffective fuel cap seal insecure and not attached to the cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Chain guard missing ()

Pass 3 Apr 2018 39,033 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

no rear suspension fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2018 39,024 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

no rear suspension fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2016 37,379 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

number plate illumination light not working.

Fail 12 Nov 2016 37,379 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

number plate illumination light not working.

Pass 1 Oct 2015 33,398 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 33,398 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 29,869 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Lock nut missing front tyre valve.

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 29,862 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Lock nut missing front tyre valve.

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 26,798 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 26,798 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 17 May 2011 26,478 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 26,314 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 26,314 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 24,341 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 24,341 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 22,117 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 18,889 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 16,321 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 15,571 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2005 15,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

How Reliable is the Honda Rebel?

Based on 2,253 MOT tests across 237 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
541
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Drive chain excessively loose 42
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 41
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 30
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 28
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P349 AYJ is a 1996 Honda Rebel in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1996 Honda Rebel models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 16,657 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 Rebel fails its MOT is drive chain excessively loose, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P349 AYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Rebel typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 30 years old, this Honda Rebel is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P349 AYJ registered?

P349 AYJ is a 1996 Honda Rebel, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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