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WEC 499Y

1983 Honda Trike

Orange Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

35,607 mi
Last recorded35,607 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1983 Honda Trike49,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Finance
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEC 499Y
MakeHonda
ModelTrike
Year1983
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 35,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2023 35,542 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 35,426 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 34,825 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 53,248 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 51,456 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 61,307 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 61,091 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 60,869 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 60,533 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 60,050 miles

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.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 59,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 58,647 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 57,644 miles

slight oil leak around axle tube poss crack in weld

Pass 11 Sep 2007 56,777 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 15 Aug 2006 555,734 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 555,734 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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WEC 499Y is a 1983 Honda Trike in Orange with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1983 Honda Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 49,413 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WEC 499Y, 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 43 years old, this Honda Trike is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WEC 499Y registered?

WEC 499Y is a 1983 Honda Trike, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is WEC 499Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WEC 499Y shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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