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N79 AEF

1996 Honda Dominator

Red Petrol 644cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

34,075 mi
Last recorded34,075 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 1996 Honda Dominator22,822 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN79 AEF
MakeHonda
ModelDominator
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine644cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 34,075 miles

Central Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front front pilot light not working

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly scored and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear slightly reduced damping rear shock

Pass 9 Aug 2016 30,014 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 27,472 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 25,368 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 25,340 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 20,561 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 15,212 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 15,204 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 9,814 miles

Front Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

How Reliable is the Honda Dominator?

Based on 1,401 MOT tests across 163 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
488
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
163
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
reflector on motorcycle missing 11
Drive chain worn to excess 10
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess 10
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N79 AEF is a 1996 Honda Dominator in Red with a 644cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1996 Honda Dominator models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 22,822 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 Dominator fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N79 AEF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Dominator typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 30 years old, this Honda Dominator is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N79 AEF is a 1996 Honda Dominator, first registered on 4 March 1996.

Is N79 AEF safe to buy?

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