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XCU 35T

1979 Honda Trike

Black Petrol 495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

65,705 mi
Last recorded65,705 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 1979 Honda Trike43,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCU 35T
MakeHonda
ModelTrike
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 65,705 miles

Rear service brake only just met requirements

parking brake only just met requirements

Fail 31 Jul 2024 65,705 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2023 64,885 miles

Front tyre valve slightly perished

Pass 16 Jun 2022 64,178 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

drive shaft uj worn

Pass 1 Jul 2021 63,278 miles

Rear Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened brake (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 62,685 miles

Nearside 1 of 2 headlights working on dipped beam

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

slight wear in head bearings

throttle cable slack

Pass 12 Jun 2019 61,366 miles

steering headbearings slightly knotchy

Pass 6 Jul 2018 59,967 miles

1 of 2 headlights not working

Fail 28 Jun 2018 59,967 miles

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

1 of 2 headlights not working

Pass 6 Jun 2017 57,980 miles

H/brake only just met requirements

Fail 5 Jun 2017 57,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 55,498 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 53,514 miles

front brake pads low

slight misting to n/s fork seal

Pass 30 Jun 2014 51,873 miles

exhaust slightly blowing

Fail 30 Jun 2014 51,873 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust slightly blowing

Pass 18 Jun 2013 48,970 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 48,970 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has an inadequately locked flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2012 46,954 miles

exhaust system covered in blow seal

possible front fork seals leaking (covered with gaitors)

r/n/s light has several l.e.d.s not working

Fail 15 Jun 2012 46,954 miles

Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust system covered in blow seal

possible front fork seals leaking (covered with gaitors)

r/n/s light has several l.e.d.s not working

Pass 22 Jun 2011 43,799 miles

front tyre very close to limit

Fail 8 Jun 2011 43,799 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front suspension assembly component restricted in operation (9.2.5e)

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (9.2.1a)

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

Offside Brake pedal actuating lever has abnormal movement indicating excessive wear (3.3.A.1h)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyre very close to limit

Pass 15 Jun 2010 41,054 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 41,054 miles

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

slight notch in steering

throttle sticking slightly

under frame starting to corrode

Pass 4 Jun 2009 39,260 miles

front valve split slightly

Pass 2 May 2008 35,525 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 35,524 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 29 May 2007 34,385 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 6,756 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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XCU 35T is a 1979 Honda Trike in Black with a 495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 1979 Honda Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 43,191 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 XCU 35T, 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 47 years old, this Honda Trike is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XCU 35T registered?

XCU 35T is a 1979 Honda Trike, first registered on 1 May 1979.

Is XCU 35T safe to buy?

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