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Q97RES

1999 Honda Trike

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

668 mi
Last recorded668 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 1999 Honda Trike29,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ97RES
MakeHonda
ModelTrike
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 668 miles

Offside Rear cv boot clip missing

Unable to test quality or quantity of welds or design or structure of trike

although the brakes overall pass, would like to see increased rear brake efficiency to compensate for front brake lock up due to light front end

Fail 31 Aug 2023 651 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Unable to test quality or quantity of welds or design or structure of trike

no lock device on nut and bolt on rear master cylinder

Fail 28 Jun 2023 596 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Unable to test quality or quantity of welds or design or structure of trike

Pass 10 Aug 2018 510 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 510 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 261 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (9.2.4)

Unable to determine the design or structure or quality or quantity of welds

reflector loose in headlight

when rear suspension lowered, considerable toe out on wheels due to short tie bars

Fail 26 Jul 2017 245 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

reflector loose in headlight

Pass 7 Oct 2014 2 miles

rear brake pedal deflecting when pressed hard

rear wheels have considerable steer effect when rear suspension jacked up

Fail 23 Sep 2014 1 miles

Centre Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front Brake linkage locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front shock absorber leaking oil (9.2.7b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake linkage locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (9.2.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2006 47,352 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim not in a clean condition but not affecting light output (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2006 47,352 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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Q97RES is a 1999 Honda Trike in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 Q97RES, 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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What year was Q97RES registered?

Q97RES is a 1999 Honda Trike, first registered on 9 June 1999.

Is Q97RES safe to buy?

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