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L196 ERU

1994 Honda Trike

Turquoise Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

32,174 mi
Last recorded32,174 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Honda Trike32,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL196 ERU
MakeHonda
ModelTrike
Year1994
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 32,174 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 32,174 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 32,112 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 31,878 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 31,878 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 31,866 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 31,837 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 31,753 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 31,673 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (9.2.8c)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 31,586 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 31,455 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 31,195 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 30,901 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 30,570 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 30,429 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 29,507 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 28,797 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 28,277 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 28,206 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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L196 ERU is a 1994 Honda Trike in Turquoise with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1994 Honda Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 32,270 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L196 ERU, 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 32 years old, this Honda Trike is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L196 ERU registered?

L196 ERU is a 1994 Honda Trike, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L196 ERU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L196 ERU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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