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Q257EAB

2012 Honda Trike

Blue Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

17,206 mi
Last recorded17,206 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ257EAB
MakeHonda
ModelTrike
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 17,206 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 17,148 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 16,980 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 16,819 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 16,746 miles

Front mudguard starting to corrode

braking efficiency only just met requirements

Pass 13 May 2017 16,214 miles

Offside Rear brake efficiency low

Pass 14 May 2016 15,860 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 15,092 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 13,755 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 12,443 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 12,406 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2012 10,808 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 9,416 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 8,206 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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Q257EAB is a 2012 Honda Trike in Blue with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 Q257EAB, 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 14 years old, this Honda Trike is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Q257EAB registered?

Q257EAB is a 2012 Honda Trike, first registered on 14 May 2012.

Is Q257EAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q257EAB shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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