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P486 GPD

1996 Honda Vt

Cream Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,102 mi
Last recorded34,102 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda Vt25,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP486 GPD
MakeHonda
ModelVt
Year1996
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 34,102 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 33,919 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Outside rear brake pad approaching lower wear limit. (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 33,909 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 33,909 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated brake pads contaminated by oil (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Honda Vt?

Based on 3,034 MOT tests across 433 vehicles.

87.0%
Pass Rate
631
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
433
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 13
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 8
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P486 GPD is a 1996 Honda Vt in Cream with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Honda Vt models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 25,460 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 Vt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P486 GPD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vt typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 30 years old, this Honda Vt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P486 GPD registered?

P486 GPD is a 1996 Honda Vt, first registered on 1 July 1996.

Is P486 GPD safe to buy?

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