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A8 GWM

2003 Honda Tricycle

Red Petrol 1832cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,955 mi
Last recorded58,955 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda Tricycle26,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 GWM
MakeHonda
ModelTricycle
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,832cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 58,955 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2025 58,593 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 57,743 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 57,709 miles

Rear Brake cable damaged Parking Brake (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 55,579 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 55,579 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 53,251 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 53,251 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp FRONT AND REAR (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements WRONG PLATE FOR VEHICLE YEAR (0.1 (d))

REAR NO PLATE LIGHT QAFFECTED BY ANOTHER LIGHT

Pass 8 Dec 2020 49,121 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 49,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 48,750 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 46,375 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 43,929 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 42,431 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 39,646 miles

Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2015 36,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

advise rear tyre slight deteriated(cracking of structure)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 36,320 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 Mar 2013 35,090 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

advise rear tyre slight cracking

Pass 1 Jun 2011 34,471 miles

Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

advise rear tyre slight perishing and cracking

Pass 16 Apr 2010 32,930 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 Mar 2009 31,763 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 28,828 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 28,200 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 23,348 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Tricycle?

Based on 1,747 MOT tests across 174 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
174
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 19
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 15
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 12
parking brake recording little or no effort 12
brake binding 11
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A8 GWM is a 2003 Honda Tricycle in Red with a 1,832cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Honda Tricycle models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 26,168 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 Tricycle fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A8 GWM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Tricycle typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 23 years old, this Honda Tricycle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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A8 GWM is a 2003 Honda Tricycle, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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