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P539 OAT

1996 Honda Cub

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

18,845 mi
Last recorded18,845 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda Cub19,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP539 OAT
MakeHonda
ModelCub
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 18,845 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 18,739 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 18,686 miles

after market exhaust fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2017 18,560 miles

slight play in steering/ upper

Fail 12 Aug 2017 18,560 miles

Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

slight play in steering/ upper

Pass 30 Jul 2016 18,298 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2014 18,052 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 17,651 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 21 May 2009 14,040 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 13,036 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 11,953 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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P539 OAT is a 1996 Honda Cub in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P539 OAT, 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 P539 OAT registered?

P539 OAT is a 1996 Honda Cub, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P539 OAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P539 OAT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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