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A139 DUX

1984 Honda Tricycle

Blue Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

26,094 mi
Last recorded26,094 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 1984 Honda Tricycle29,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA139 DUX
MakeHonda
ModelTricycle
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 26,094 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 25,451 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 25,426 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 24,372 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise headlight beam waskicking to the right and has been taped up to kick to the left

engine is a bit smokey

propshaft has been welded and no sliding spline has been left to slide

Fail 22 May 2014 24,354 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine smokey

welding on propshaft not very good

Pass 8 Dec 2012 23,687 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 21,822 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 21,470 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 21,470 miles

Brake lever excessively damaged (3.2.A1c)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 May 2010 21,172 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp output slightly dim on dipped beam

Pass 9 May 2009 19,501 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 19,409 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2008 18,988 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 18,482 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 18,419 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2006 17,161 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Tricycle?

Based on 1,747 MOT tests across 174 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
174
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 19
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 15
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 12
parking brake recording little or no effort 12
brake binding 11
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A139 DUX is a 1984 Honda Tricycle in Blue with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1984 Honda Tricycle models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 29,997 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 Tricycle fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A139 DUX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Tricycle typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 42 years old, this Honda Tricycle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A139 DUX is a 1984 Honda Tricycle, first registered on 31 December 1984.

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