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BJG 256V

1980 Honda Trike

Black Petrol 496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

41,403 mi
Last recorded41,403 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 1980 Honda Trike48,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJG 256V
MakeHonda
ModelTrike
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2016 41,403 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

bolt missing from prop shaft flange

Fail 15 Jul 2016 41,403 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot foot brake pedal (3.3.A.1d)

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy just passable (7.1.4)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

bolt missing from prop shaft flange

Pass 17 Jul 2015 41,403 miles

gearbox output shaft worn

prop shaft bolts missing

Fail 10 Jul 2015 41,403 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

gearbox output shaft worn

main beam tell tail working but very dim

prop shaft bolts missing

Pass 16 Jul 2014 41,344 miles

Foot operated rear brake brake pedal bearings showing signs of wear and tear

Pillion seat mounting bearings showing signs of wear

Fail 16 Jul 2014 41,342 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Foot operated rear brake brake pedal bearings showing signs of wear and tear

Pillion seat mounting bearings showing signs of wear

Pass 25 Jun 2013 37,712 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 37,538 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 37,513 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

fog light tell-tale can not be seen from driving position

Pass 11 May 2009 37,428 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 37,302 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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BJG 256V is a 1980 Honda Trike in Black with a 496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1980 Honda Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 48,776 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 BJG 256V, 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 46 years old, this Honda Trike is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJG 256V registered?

BJG 256V is a 1980 Honda Trike, first registered on 28 May 1980.

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