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FFA 717Y

1983 Honda Trike

Red Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

19,089 mi
Last recorded19,089 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 1983 Honda Trike49,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFA 717Y
MakeHonda
ModelTrike
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 19,089 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 18,837 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 18,665 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 18,450 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 18,450 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 14 Nov 2007 14,942 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 14,942 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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FFA 717Y is a 1983 Honda Trike in Red with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1983 Honda Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 49,413 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 FFA 717Y, 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 43 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 FFA 717Y?

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What year was FFA 717Y registered?

FFA 717Y is a 1983 Honda Trike, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is FFA 717Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FFA 717Y shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FFA 717Y have outstanding finance?

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