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RPC 819X

1981 Honda Trike

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

24,280 mi
Last recorded24,280 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 1981 Honda Trike31,473 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPC 819X
MakeHonda
ModelTrike
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2022 24,280 miles

Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer rim (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil front shocker (5.3.2 (b))

Rear sprocket worn

drive chain worn

Fail 11 Jul 2022 24,269 miles

Central Lower Fuel system component leaking leaking when parked (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad metal to metal centrally mounted rear disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer rim (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil front shocker (5.3.2 (b))

Rear sprocket worn

drive chain worn

Pass 24 Jun 2021 24,230 miles

Nearside Rear wheel has a rattle inside hub cap (attention recommended)

parking brake only just met minimum requirement

Fail 12 May 2021 24,202 miles

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner CV boot deteriorated

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 22,339 miles

Central Front brake performance only just met minimum requirements

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner rose joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 46,624 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 46,544 miles

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

vin no only just visible

Fail 29 Aug 2017 46,438 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working on foot brake (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working on foot brake (1.2.1b)

park brake only just passed

vin no only just visible

Pass 6 Sep 2016 45,871 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 45,210 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 43,967 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise slight play o/s/r suspension

Fail 14 Jul 2014 43,953 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front shock absorber leaking oil (9.2.7b)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise slight play o/s/r suspension

Pass 13 Jul 2013 42,367 miles

parking brake only 16% efficient

Pass 6 Jun 2012 40,598 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 40,536 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 37,283 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 31,842 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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RPC 819X is a 1981 Honda Trike in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1981 Honda Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 31,473 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 RPC 819X, 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 45 years old, this Honda Trike is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RPC 819X registered?

RPC 819X is a 1981 Honda Trike, first registered on 28 August 1981.

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