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SGU 780R

1977 Honda Trike

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,882 mi
Last recorded44,882 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 1977 Honda Trike43,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGU 780R
MakeHonda
ModelTrike
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 44,882 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 44,231 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 44,191 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 43,756 miles

CHASSIS NO ONLY JUST READ NUMBER

Fail 20 May 2013 43,742 miles

Centre Rear Lower Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Centre Rear 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.B.7)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 43,521 miles

PLATES FITTED TO OF AXLE SHAFT BEARING N/S O/S FRONT

Fail 5 Jun 2010 43,456 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2008 43,433 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 43,433 miles

Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 43,376 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

frame bolts wont locking

frame corroded & weak

prop sharft rear flange to diff missing two bolts

throttle cable lose on lever carry †

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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SGU 780R is a 1977 Honda Trike in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1977 Honda Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 43,488 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 SGU 780R, 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 49 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 SGU 780R registered?

SGU 780R is a 1977 Honda Trike, first registered on 14 March 1977.

Is SGU 780R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SGU 780R shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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