Yamaha Tricycle Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Yamaha Tricycle reliable? We analysed 1,538 real MOT tests across 152 vehicles to find out.
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The Yamaha Tricycle is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include reflector missing, stop lamp not working and position lamp(s) missing. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Yamaha Tricycle.
Yamaha Tricycle Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Yamaha Tricycle. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Yamaha Tricycle MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Yamaha Tricycle to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Yamaha Tricycle Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Yamaha Tricycle fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Yamaha Tricycle Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Yamaha Tricycle owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Yamaha Tricycle MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Yamaha Tricycle year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 98 | 80.6% | 9,646 | 16,239 | 35,034 |
| 1998 | 56 | 76.8% | 5,414 | 17,364 | 32,766 |
| 1997 | 159 | 79.9% | 13,360 | 27,522 | 41,672 |
| 1996 | 156 | 82.1% | 19,220 | 27,782 | 51,178 |
| 1995 | 87 | 81.6% | 11,610 | 17,187 | 34,946 |
| 1994 | 81 | 79.0% | 7,901 | 13,780 | 28,597 |
| 1993 | 109 | 76.1% | 20,200 | 31,848 | 49,021 |
| 1992 | 111 | 81.1% | 13,494 | 18,880 | 30,839 |
| 1988 | 56 | 80.4% | 15,317 | 36,876 | 60,425 |
How Long Does a Yamaha Tricycle Last?
Based on 152 Yamaha Tricycle vehicles on UK roads.
Yamaha Tricycle Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Yamaha Tricycle MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Yamaha Tricycle
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
82.1% MOT pass rate from 156 tests
76.1% MOT pass rate from 109 tests
The best year to buy a used Yamaha Tricycle is 1996, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 82.1% across 156 tests. The 1993 model year has the lowest pass rate at 76.1% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Yamaha Tricycle Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yamaha Tricycle THIS CAR | 81.8% | 1,538 | 21,686 mi | 38 yrs |
| Yamaha Yzf R1 | 86.5% | 175,313 | 16,232 mi | 28 yrs |
| Yamaha FZS600 | 85% | 157,659 | 22,466 mi | 28 yrs |
| Yamaha XJR1300 | 88.8% | 107,128 | 16,836 mi | 27 yrs |
| Peugeot 2008 Signature Puretech S/s A | 86.2% | 521 | 23,260 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Yamaha Yzf R1 (86.5% pass rate) and the Yamaha FZS600 (85.0% pass rate), the Yamaha Tricycle trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Yamaha Tricycle has an overall MOT pass rate of 81.8% across 1,538 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Yamaha Tricycle are reflector missing (24 recorded failures), stop lamp not working (22), and position lamp(s) missing (18). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Yamaha Tricycle owner drives around 499 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Yamaha Tricycle models stay on UK roads for around 38 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.