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P481 RUL

1996 Honda Cub

Blue Petrol 89cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

19,288 mi
Last recorded19,288 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Honda Cub19,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP481 RUL
MakeHonda
ModelCub
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine89cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2012 19,288 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 19,288 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 13,803 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 13,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 13,634 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2) DANGEROUS

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 8,047 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 6,275 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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P481 RUL is a 1996 Honda Cub in Blue with a 89cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P481 RUL, 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 P481 RUL registered?

P481 RUL is a 1996 Honda Cub, first registered on 19 August 1996.

Is P481 RUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P481 RUL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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