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RVC 342W

1981 Honda Trike

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

14,893 mi
Last recorded14,893 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 1981 Honda Trike31,473 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVC 342W
MakeHonda
ModelTrike
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 14,893 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 14,881 miles

Handlebar insecure (2.2.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2017 14,860 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 14,765 miles

exhaust has repair

Fail 12 Aug 2014 14,745 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 14,459 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 14,438 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 13,989 miles

fuel feed pipe from tank to carb not cliped but not leaking at time of test

Fail 24 Apr 2012 13,973 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

fuel feed pipe from tank to carb not cliped but not leaking at time of test

Pass 15 Apr 2011 13,840 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 13,840 miles

Centre front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 13,726 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 30,499 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 29,627 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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RVC 342W is a 1981 Honda Trike in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RVC 342W, 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 RVC 342W registered?

RVC 342W is a 1981 Honda Trike, first registered on 18 March 1981.

Is RVC 342W safe to buy?

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