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P144 FRC

1996 Honda Dominator

Red Petrol 644cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

31,333 mi
Last recorded31,333 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda Dominator22,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP144 FRC
MakeHonda
ModelDominator
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine644cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 31,333 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 29,371 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 29,371 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 27,727 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 26,058 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 24,060 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 23,136 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 23,136 miles

Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 22,736 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 22,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 22,005 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Offside Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 21,624 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 21,624 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2017 21,061 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 21,057 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left lamp unit appears to be loose inside headlight (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 7 May 2016 21,002 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 20,783 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 20,783 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 20,567 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 May 2013 20,067 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 25 May 2013 20,067 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 19,971 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 17,375 miles

Front brake binding slightly when rotated by hand

Pass 12 Jul 2007 16,009 miles

rear pads low

Fail 23 Jun 2006 10,544 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 10,544 miles

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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P144 FRC is a 1996 Honda Dominator in Red with a 644cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P144 FRC, 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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What year was P144 FRC registered?

P144 FRC is a 1996 Honda Dominator, first registered on 23 December 1996.

Is P144 FRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P144 FRC shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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