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Q389HNG

1986 Suzuki Trike

Blue Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

1 mi
Last recorded1 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ389HNG
MakeSuzuki
ModelTrike
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 1 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 13,501 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 13,370 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 13,368 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear master cylinder linkage broken (3.5.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements both rear brakes little or no effort (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 12,660 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 11,895 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 11,314 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 11,314 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 10,453 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 9,555 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 9,554 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 8,758 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 7,697 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 6,585 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 65,849 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Front Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 55,013 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 55,013 miles

Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 4,869 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 4,868 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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Q389HNG is a 1986 Suzuki Trike in Blue with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Q389HNG, 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 40 years old, this Suzuki Trike is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Q389HNG registered?

Q389HNG is a 1986 Suzuki Trike, first registered on 1 November 1986.

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