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HFS 873T

1979 Suzuki Trike

Silver Petrol 1075cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,816 mi
Last recorded89,816 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 1979 Suzuki Trike6,290 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFS 873T
MakeSuzuki
ModelTrike
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,075cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 89,816 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 96,700 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 96,655 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

INDICATORS FLASH SLIGHTLY SLOW

FRONT MUD GUARD SLIGHTLY LOOSE

THROTLE MOUNTED TO REAR BRAKE LEVER

Pass 9 Jul 2010 94,125 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 94,998 miles

Rear registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2009 91,670 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 88,780 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 88,652 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 28,286 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 86,346 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 86,108 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Trike?

Based on 2,292 MOT tests across 217 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
445
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
217
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 29
Stop lamp not working 27
reflector missing 18
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 18
parking brake recording little or no effort 17
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HFS 873T is a 1979 Suzuki Trike in Silver with a 1,075cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1979 Suzuki Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 6,290 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 Suzuki Trike fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HFS 873T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HFS 873T registered?

HFS 873T is a 1979 Suzuki Trike, first registered on 16 March 1979.

Is HFS 873T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HFS 873T shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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