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B309 XBU

1985 Honda Trike

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,566 mi
Last recorded78,566 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2012
Typical for 1985 Honda Trike48,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB309 XBU
MakeHonda
ModelTrike
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2012 78,566 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

rear foot brakes have only just met required performance

Fail 14 Nov 2012 78,565 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 25 May 2012 77,238 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2008 76,258 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 75,677 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 70,403 miles

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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B309 XBU is a 1985 Honda Trike in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1985 Honda Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 48,280 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 B309 XBU, 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 41 years old, this Honda Trike is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B309 XBU registered?

B309 XBU is a 1985 Honda Trike, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B309 XBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B309 XBU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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