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MBD 291K

1996 Suzuki Trike

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

4,726 mi
Last recorded4,726 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Trike22,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBD 291K
MakeSuzuki
ModelTrike
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 4,726 miles

Front brake pads wearing unevenly

Front tyre wearing slightly unevenly and close to legal limit

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play in drive shaft universal joints

Pass 2 Sep 2016 3,928 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 3,388 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 8,656 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 8,553 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

dip main beam and front position lamp not checked due to faulty switcn. REar wheel bearings not checked due to binding rear brakes.

Pass 17 Aug 2013 2,876 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Pass 30 Aug 2012 6,346 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 481 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 2,326 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 2,326 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has an inadequately locked flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has an incorrectly seated universal joint flange (2.4.G.4c)

Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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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MBD 291K is a 1996 Suzuki Trike in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 22,735 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 MBD 291K, 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 30 years old, this Suzuki Trike is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MBD 291K registered?

MBD 291K is a 1996 Suzuki Trike, first registered on 1 December 1996.

Is MBD 291K safe to buy?

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