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C274 CRU

1986 Honda Trike

Green Petrol 700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,280 mi
Last recorded22,280 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Honda Trike31,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC274 CRU
MakeHonda
ModelTrike
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 22,280 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2026 22,271 miles

Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim and becoming perished (5.2.3 (k))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working by front lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly damaged in tread

Pass 3 Apr 2025 21,409 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 18,369 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 18,332 miles

Nearside Rear NSR tyre slight damage from mudguard rubbing

Fail 16 Aug 2022 18,330 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure NSR mudguard insecure catching on tyre (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brake master cylinder insecure Requires locking nuts on bolts (1.1.10 (c))

Front Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear NSR tyre damaged due to mudguard rubbing

Pass 13 Jul 2021 17,980 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 17,980 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp missing front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp missing front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 17,592 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 17,146 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 17,135 miles

Brake cable damaged hand brake cable broken (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value no hand brake effort (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2017 15,352 miles

Front amber running lights on

Pass 16 Mar 2016 13,902 miles

Front Shock absorber weak

Pass 25 Feb 2015 11,525 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 11,385 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 11,367 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

rear schock absorbers are slightly fouling on lower mounts

Pass 19 Dec 2007 11,163 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 11,163 miles

Parking 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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C274 CRU is a 1986 Honda Trike in Green with a 700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Honda Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 31,675 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 C274 CRU, 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 40 years old, this Honda Trike is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C274 CRU registered?

C274 CRU is a 1986 Honda Trike, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C274 CRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C274 CRU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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