Honda Trike Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Honda Trike car check
Is the Honda Trike reliable? We analysed 3,482 real MOT tests across 329 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda Trike is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include stop lamp not working, brake recording little or no effort and parking brake: efficiency below requirements. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Trike.
Honda Trike Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda Trike. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda Trike MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda Trike to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda Trike Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda Trike fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda Trike Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Honda Trike models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Honda Trike Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda Trike owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda Trike MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Trike year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 52 | 82.7% | 10,475 | 17,235 | 79,051 |
| 2009 | 111 | 86.5% | 6,746 | 13,168 | 20,307 |
| 2007 | 80 | 92.5% | 14,643 | 21,366 | 40,073 |
| 2004 | 74 | 75.7% | 6,989 | 14,645 | 25,875 |
| 2003 | 100 | 84.0% | 13,194 | 21,781 | 58,746 |
| 2002 | 81 | 87.7% | 22,483 | 25,397 | 46,053 |
| 2001 | 123 | 86.2% | 8,547 | 17,764 | 51,827 |
| 2000 | 82 | 84.1% | 15,410 | 28,504 | 40,891 |
| 1999 | 149 | 82.6% | 14,386 | 29,561 | 41,401 |
| 1998 | 66 | 77.3% | 11,592 | 14,614 | 24,042 |
| 1997 | 82 | 82.9% | 13,002 | 30,744 | 38,450 |
| 1996 | 76 | 71.1% | 33,999 | 48,093 | 74,918 |
| 1995 | 77 | 81.8% | 43,728 | 63,163 | 78,626 |
| 1994 | 152 | 78.9% | 22,651 | 32,270 | 55,896 |
| 1993 | 58 | 82.8% | 67,263 | 77,448 | 88,255 |
| 1992 | 213 | 86.4% | 41,600 | 62,401 | 72,335 |
| 1991 | 58 | 86.2% | 28,986 | 52,962 | 60,045 |
| 1990 | 93 | 87.1% | 31,271 | 40,511 | 48,815 |
| 1989 | 105 | 87.6% | 42,656 | 54,445 | 60,353 |
| 1988 | 79 | 88.6% | 23,894 | 56,640 | 62,934 |
How Long Does a Honda Trike Last?
Based on 329 Honda Trike vehicles on UK roads.
Honda Trike Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda Trike 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 Trike
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
92.5% MOT pass rate from 80 tests
71.1% MOT pass rate from 76 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda Trike is 2007, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.5% across 80 tests. The 1996 model year has the lowest pass rate at 71.1% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda Trike Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Trike THIS CAR | 83.4% | 3,482 | 37,163 mi | 49 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 |
| Kawasaki ZX9 | 82.1% | 1,322 | 28,929 mi | 32 yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Trike outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda TrikeShould you buy a used Honda Trike?
The Honda Trike has an overall MOT pass rate of 83.4% across 3,482 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 Trike are stop lamp not working (45 recorded failures), brake recording little or no effort (39), and parking brake: efficiency below requirements (38). 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 Trike 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 Trike owner drives around 584 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 Trike models stay on UK roads for around 49 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.