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Q438JTT

1999 Honda Trike

Black Petrol 700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,674 mi
Last recorded60,674 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda Trike29,561 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ438JTT
MakeHonda
ModelTrike
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine700cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 60,674 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2025 60,532 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working REAR (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 49,789 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 49,001 miles

Central Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2023 42,216 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 40,920 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 38,337 miles

Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 37,163 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 36,760 miles

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint rear off drive shaft to diff flange insecure (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 3,870 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NO NEUTRAL LIGHT

Pass 29 Jul 2014 3,276 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 1,973 miles

FRONT MUDGUARD BEEN REMOVED

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 1,865 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

FRONT MUDGUARD BEEN REMOVED

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 1,290 miles

front mudguard bolt missing

indicators flashing fast

Fail 17 Jul 2012 1,290 miles

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 1,157 miles

Both front foot pegs loose but secure

Both rear tyres slightly de-flated

Rear differential slightly noisey when rear wheels are spun

Throttle sticks when revved

Fail 1 Aug 2011 1,157 miles

Both front foot pegs loose but secure

Both rear tyres slightly de-flated

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Rear differential slightly noisey when rear wheels are spun

Throttle sticks when revved

Pass 1 May 2009 1,031 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 459 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 455 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 455 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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Q438JTT is a 1999 Honda Trike in Black with a 700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Honda Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 29,561 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 Trike fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q438JTT, 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 27 years old, this Honda Trike is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Q438JTT is a 1999 Honda Trike, first registered on 4 June 1999.

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