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P599 DFL

1996 Honda Bali

Red Petrol 101cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

17,317 mi
Last recorded17,317 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda Bali12,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP599 DFL
MakeHonda
ModelBali
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine101cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 17,317 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 15,483 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2024 15,477 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2023 13,611 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2023 13,611 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 13,068 miles

Central Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 12,900 miles

Offside Rear Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 12,747 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 12,747 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe cracked, corroded heavily. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 12,564 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 12,274 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 11,714 miles

Front Brake component is slightly corroded brake disc. (3.1.5)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 11,162 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 11,162 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 9,896 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2013 9,895 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 7,735 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 7,530 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Bali?

Based on 792 MOT tests across 140 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
516
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
140
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 13
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 12
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
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P599 DFL is a 1996 Honda Bali in Red with a 101cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1996 Honda Bali models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 12,180 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 Bali fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P599 DFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Bali typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Honda Bali is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P599 DFL is a 1996 Honda Bali, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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