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SMP 838Y

1983 Honda Trike

Black Petrol 673cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,597 mi
Last recorded23,597 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 1983 Honda Trike49,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMP 838Y
MakeHonda
ModelTrike
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine673cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 12 Jul 2013 23,597 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 23,519 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 21,940 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 21,912 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 23,288 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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SMP 838Y is a 1983 Honda Trike in Black with a 673cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SMP 838Y, 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

How do I check the history of SMP 838Y?

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What year was SMP 838Y registered?

SMP 838Y is a 1983 Honda Trike, first registered on 7 February 1983.

Is SMP 838Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for SMP 838Y shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SMP 838Y have outstanding finance?

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