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1997 Honda 0.3L Petrol · P486 DTN

P486 DTN

1997 Honda (0.3L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 17,420 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027.

Make & Model
HONDA
Year / Origin
1997 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 29 Jul 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
17,420 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 0.3L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 29 Jul 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
250cc
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P486 DTN Key Findings

  • 14 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
  • 17,420 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

P486 DTN MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 31 Oct 2026, 14:03
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Honda Unknown (P486 DTN) between June 2006 and July 2026.

The record contains 13 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 31 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

P486 DTN Mileage History

  1. 02/06/200611,560 mi
  2. 06/06/200711,871 mi+311 mi
  3. 21/06/200812,648 km
  4. 24/06/200913,032 km+384 km
  5. 29/06/201013,714 mi
  6. 18/06/201114,061 mi+347 mi
  7. 23/06/201214,234 mi+173 mi
  8. 20/07/201314,448 mi+214 mi
  9. 30/08/201815,901 mi+1,453 mi
  10. 30/08/201815,901 mi
  11. 22/10/201916,430 mi+529 mi
  12. 14/02/202216,587 mi+157 mi
  13. 31/07/202516,747 mi+160 mi
  14. 31/07/202617,420 mi+673 mi

Average of roughly 291 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

Valid MOT
Tax Status Unknown
Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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