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GLM 952T

1979 Honda Tricycle

Blue Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

16,588 mi
Last recorded16,588 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 1979 Honda Tricycle34,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLM 952T
MakeHonda
ModelTricycle
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 16,588 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 16,586 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering head bearings has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 16,583 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 16,568 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 16,568 miles

Front suspension assembly has excessive free play between the sliding members (9.2.5d)

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

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 27 May 2016 15,892 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 14,817 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (9.2.4)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 13,928 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

fuel tank sercured with cable tie at front,tank sercure at time of test

Fail 28 May 2014 13,904 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust pipe blowing hot fummes on to number plate light wireing, lights working when tested

fuel tank sercured with cable tie at front,tank sercure at time of test

rear steel brake pipes sercured with tape

Fail 6 Aug 2012 13,439 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Footrest missing (9.6.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 11,653 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 7,957 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 7,957 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 6,910 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 6,447 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 5,762 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 5,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 5,119 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (9.2.5d)

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Fail 22 Mar 2006 5,119 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Rear Brake pedal operating lever not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (9.2.5d)

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

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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GLM 952T is a 1979 Honda Tricycle in Blue with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1979 Honda Tricycle models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 34,411 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 Tricycle fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GLM 952T, 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 47 years old, this Honda Tricycle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GLM 952T registered?

GLM 952T is a 1979 Honda Tricycle, first registered on 12 June 1979.

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