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P282 ARY

1996 Honda Dominator

Black Petrol 644cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

14,018 mi
Last recorded14,018 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda Dominator22,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP282 ARY
MakeHonda
ModelDominator
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine644cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 14,018 miles

Rear Tyre perishing.

Fail 22 Apr 2025 13,989 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 13,719 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2023 13,708 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 13,175 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 13,033 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 11,947 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 10,681 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 10,681 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 10,486 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 10,486 miles

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

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 9,896 miles

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

Front tyre cracking on tread

Pass 29 Apr 2015 9,869 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

chain links tight

Fail 28 Apr 2015 9,858 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

chain links tight

Pass 28 Apr 2011 9,849 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 14 May 2010 9,782 miles

Rear brake pedal very close to frame.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 14 May 2010 9,782 miles

Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear brake pedal very close to frame.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2009 9,581 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 9,563 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 14 May 2008 9,346 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 14 May 2008 9,346 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 9,283 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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P282 ARY is a 1996 Honda Dominator in Black with a 644cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P282 ARY, 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 P282 ARY registered?

P282 ARY is a 1996 Honda Dominator, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P282 ARY safe to buy?

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