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Q496HNR

1991 Kawasaki Trike

Purple Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1991 Kawasaki Trike16,547 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ496HNR
MakeKawasaki
ModelTrike
Year1991
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Pass 21 Jun 2023
Pass 23 Aug 2021 15,013 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 15,013 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

rear mudguards missing

Pass 25 May 2019 14,602 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 13,943 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 13,330 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 12,946 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 12,841 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Front Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 12,171 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 11,819 miles

Brake Test carried out, All wheels locked

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 11,819 miles

Brake Test carried out, All wheels locked

Pass 25 Jul 2012 10,930 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 13,796 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 9,958 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 8,658 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 8,636 miles

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 7,477 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 4,616 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Trike?

Based on 1,458 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

82.0%
Pass Rate
480
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector missing 22
Stop lamp not working 19
brake recording little or no effort 14
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11
shock absorber leaking oil 11
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Q496HNR is a 1991 Kawasaki Trike in Purple with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1991 Kawasaki Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 16,547 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki Trike fails its MOT is reflector missing, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q496HNR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Trike typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 35 years old, this Kawasaki Trike is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Q496HNR is a 1991 Kawasaki Trike, first registered on 27 June 1991.

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