Honda Tricycle Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Honda Tricycle car check
Is the Honda Tricycle reliable? We analysed 1,747 real MOT tests across 174 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda Tricycle is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include stop lamp not working, parking brake: efficiency below requirements and shock absorber has a serious fluid leak. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Tricycle.
Honda Tricycle Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda Tricycle. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda Tricycle MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda Tricycle to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda Tricycle Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda Tricycle fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda Tricycle Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Honda Tricycle models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Honda Tricycle Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda Tricycle owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda Tricycle MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Tricycle year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 55 | 96.4% | 22,624 | 29,363 | 35,048 |
| 2003 | 147 | 86.4% | 4,145 | 26,168 | 48,877 |
| 2002 | 82 | 85.4% | 26,725 | 43,030 | 46,044 |
| 2001 | 56 | 92.9% | 15,089 | 27,034 | 40,094 |
| 2000 | 64 | 89.1% | 12,682 | 24,616 | 46,968 |
| 1997 | 85 | 94.1% | 25,576 | 46,824 | 54,036 |
| 1995 | 100 | 85.0% | 72,862 | 77,810 | 85,698 |
| 1990 | 82 | 81.7% | 33,963 | 46,198 | 72,092 |
| 1985 | 85 | 85.9% | 21,387 | 35,986 | 80,773 |
| 1984 | 58 | 81.0% | 24,358 | 29,997 | 32,527 |
| 1983 | 79 | 77.2% | 15,248 | 35,419 | 47,356 |
| 1982 | 116 | 78.4% | 32,785 | 48,129 | 74,931 |
| 1981 | 74 | 87.8% | 25,314 | 31,152 | 49,636 |
| 1980 | 91 | 79.1% | 29,061 | 42,228 | 57,687 |
| 1979 | 73 | 82.2% | 13,928 | 34,411 | 37,292 |
How Long Does a Honda Tricycle Last?
Based on 174 Honda Tricycle vehicles on UK roads.
Honda Tricycle Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda Tricycle MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Honda Tricycle
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
96.4% MOT pass rate from 55 tests
77.2% MOT pass rate from 79 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda Tricycle is 2007, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 96.4% across 55 tests. The 1983 model year has the lowest pass rate at 77.2% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda Tricycle Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Tricycle THIS CAR | 85.0% | 1,747 | 34,487 mi | 47 yrs |
| Honda Civic | 73.7% | 9,391,580 | 74,987 mi | 34 yrs |
| Honda Jazz | 81% | 5,740,892 | 48,635 mi | 24 yrs |
| Honda Cr-v | 78.5% | 4,177,643 | 80,499 mi | 29 yrs |
| Bsa M21 | 93% | 963 | 25,700 mi | 72 yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Tricycle outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Honda Tricycle has an overall MOT pass rate of 85.0% across 1,747 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Honda Tricycle are stop lamp not working (19 recorded failures), parking brake: efficiency below requirements (15), and shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (12). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Honda Tricycle with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Honda Tricycle owner drives around 484 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Honda Tricycle models stay on UK roads for around 47 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.