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ADV 230X

1982 Honda Trike

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

27,173 mi
Last recorded27,173 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 1982 Honda Trike38,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADV 230X
MakeHonda
ModelTrike
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc
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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2018 27,173 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported n/s silencer/pipe insecure (7.1.1)

Front shock absorber leaking oil (9.2.7b)

Front suspension inadequate damping effect (9.2.7d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer/pipe joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (9.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread/sidewall split,, inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread/sidewall split,, outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% o/s and n/s rear (1.1.A.3c)

Rear reflector more than 50% obscured o/s and n/s (1.5.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working front brake lever (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working rear brake pedal (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front suspension assembly component slightly corroded. front forks (9.2.5d)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer/pipe joint (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

advise condition of electrical wiring

Fail 19 Jun 2014 27,077 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 27,077 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 26,379 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 26,365 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 24,035 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

advise position of dip switch, strongly recommend re-position

headlamp beam image and output slightly demiunished

noise from rear transmission, recommend check

Fail 19 Aug 2011 23,934 miles

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

advise position of dip switch, strongly recommend re-position

headlamp beam image and output slightly demiunished

noise from rear transmission, recommend check

Pass 12 Aug 2010 22,225 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 21,220 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 20,090 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 20,080 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 18,802 miles

nearside rear axle oil seal leaking

Fail 3 Aug 2007 18,802 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 18,560 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 18,551 miles

Front Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Honda Trike?

Based on 3,482 MOT tests across 329 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
584
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
329
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 45
brake recording little or no effort 39
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38
parking brake recording little or no effort 32
reflector missing 29
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ADV 230X is a 1982 Honda Trike in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1982 Honda Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 38,634 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 Trike fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ADV 230X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Trike typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 44 years old, this Honda Trike is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ADV 230X registered?

ADV 230X is a 1982 Honda Trike, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is ADV 230X safe to buy?

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