CarVerify

Free Car Check

B176 RRT

1985 Honda Tricycle

Purple Petrol 490cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

1,330 mi
Last recorded1,330 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 1985 Honda Tricycle35,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationB176 RRT
MakeHonda
ModelTricycle
Year1985
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine490cc
View full Honda Tricycle reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 1,330 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 22,173 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 22,172 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose brake pedal loose on splined pivot (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pedal pivot has excessive wear or free play 2x on rear linkage (1.1.1 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both axle and from rear cylinder (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear brake pipe fittings olive type unsuitable

indicators mounted toward centre of trike not outlining vehicle

towbar fitted without electrics

Fail 10 Apr 2015 22,161 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front shock absorber leaking oil (9.2.7b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front shock absorber leaking oil (9.2.7b)

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

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

Rear Brake linkage inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

exhaust noisy

jump battery loose in top box

rear luggage rack isecure

Pass 3 Sep 2013 21,862 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 21,741 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 21,667 miles

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 10 Sep 2011 21,667 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 20 Aug 2010 21,409 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 21,387 miles

Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Front shock absorber leaking oil (9.2.7b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 20,882 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 20,250 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 20,238 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 19,997 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 19,997 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 May 2006 19,727 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
Full Honda Tricycle reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

B176 RRT is a 1985 Honda Tricycle in Purple with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1985 Honda Tricycle models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 35,986 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 B176 RRT, 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 41 years old, this Honda Tricycle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B176 RRT?

You can check the full history of B176 RRT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was B176 RRT registered?

B176 RRT is a 1985 Honda Tricycle, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B176 RRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B176 RRT shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B176 RRT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on B176 RRT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.