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YYH 98T

1979 Honda Trike

Black Petrol 496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,080 mi
Last recorded48,080 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1979 Honda Trike43,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYH 98T
MakeHonda
ModelTrike
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine496cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 48,080 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 47,768 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2023 47,557 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 47,341 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 17 May 2022 47,341 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Handlebar insecure (2.2.1 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 47,160 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 46,900 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 46,549 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 46,090 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 45,422 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 44,530 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 43,771 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 43,770 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (9.3.1f)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (9.2.4)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 43,191 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 42,152 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 42,096 miles

Front Steering control handlebar mounted control has no clearance at full lock (9.2.2.b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 41,119 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 41,119 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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YYH 98T is a 1979 Honda Trike in Black with a 496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1979 Honda Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 43,191 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YYH 98T, 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 YYH 98T registered?

YYH 98T is a 1979 Honda Trike, first registered on 23 February 1979.

Is YYH 98T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YYH 98T shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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