CarVerify

Free Car Check

C614 GVU

1986 Honda Trike

Red Petrol 500cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,725 mi
Last recorded27,725 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 1986 Honda Trike31,675 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

RegistrationC614 GVU
MakeHonda
ModelTrike
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 27,725 miles

Advise modification to hand brake linkage

Front suspension very hard

Pass 10 Nov 2006 27,723 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering movement slightly stiff (9.2.2c)

after a road test, the trike is not very stable

front and rear wheels are out of alignment

front shocks absorbers fitted upside down

headlamp is slightly insecure

rear brake mount/structure is very weak

Pass 18 Oct 2005 27,690 miles

welding on wing supports poor , clevis pin & split pins preferable on brake linkages

Fail 10 Oct 2005 27,690 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Brake clevis joint locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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
Full Honda Trike 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

C614 GVU is a 1986 Honda Trike in Red with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C614 GVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C614 GVU?

You can check the full history of C614 GVU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was C614 GVU registered?

C614 GVU is a 1986 Honda Trike, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C614 GVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C614 GVU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C614 GVU 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 C614 GVU. 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.