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P518 VVS

1997 Honda Tricycle

Red Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

26,256 mi
Last recorded26,256 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda Tricycle46,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP518 VVS
MakeHonda
ModelTricycle
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 26,256 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 26,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 26,195 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 25,627 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 24,710 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 23,316 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 23,299 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 21,797 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 19,439 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 17,498 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 17,115 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 May 2011 15,190 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 10,293 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 70,414 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 69,827 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 68,823 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 May 2006 67,590 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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P518 VVS is a 1997 Honda Tricycle in Red with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1997 Honda Tricycle models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.1% with a typical mileage of 46,824 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 P518 VVS, 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 29 years old, this Honda Tricycle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P518 VVS registered?

P518 VVS is a 1997 Honda Tricycle, first registered on 5 June 1997.

Is P518 VVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P518 VVS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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