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R831 TNR

1998 Honda Trike

Black Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

15,101 mi
Last recorded15,101 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Honda Trike14,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR831 TNR
MakeHonda
ModelTrike
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 15,101 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 15,101 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 15,077 miles

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (9.2.4)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 14,912 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 14,912 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 13,826 miles

advise n/s/r and o/s/r position lights slightly dim

Fail 14 Sep 2011 13,826 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

advise n/s/r and o/s/r position lights slightly dim

Fail 8 Sep 2011 13,604 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 12,365 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 12,347 miles

Handlebar deformed (9.2.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

advise brake pedal travel close to excessive

advise n/s/r and o/s/r sidelights slightly dim

Pass 31 Mar 2010 12,166 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 11,599 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 11,589 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 10,059 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 7,771 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 7,771 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 7,206 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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R831 TNR is a 1998 Honda Trike in Black with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1998 Honda Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 14,614 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 R831 TNR, 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 28 years old, this Honda Trike is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R831 TNR registered?

R831 TNR is a 1998 Honda Trike, first registered on 18 May 1998.

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