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GEL 181Y

1983 Honda Tricycle

Cream Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,610 mi
Last recorded25,610 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 1983 Honda Tricycle35,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEL 181Y
MakeHonda
ModelTricycle
Year1983
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 25,610 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 25,390 miles

Front brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Nov 2016 24,548 miles

Exhaust on noisy side

Fail 15 Nov 2016 24,548 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working Front brake lever switch (1.2.1b)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 May 2014 24,404 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 May 2014 24,404 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 23,915 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 23,453 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 22,737 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 20,427 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Tricycle?

Based on 1,747 MOT tests across 174 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
174
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 19
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 15
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 12
parking brake recording little or no effort 12
brake binding 11
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GEL 181Y is a 1983 Honda Tricycle in Cream with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1983 Honda Tricycle models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 35,419 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Tricycle fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GEL 181Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Tricycle typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 43 years old, this Honda Tricycle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GEL 181Y registered?

GEL 181Y is a 1983 Honda Tricycle, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is GEL 181Y safe to buy?

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