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A21 GEL

1983 Yamaha Trike

Black Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

32,297 mi
Last recorded32,297 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 1983 Yamaha Trike28,575 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 GEL
MakeYamaha
ModelTrike
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 32,297 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately front flexi hose cable tied on fork station but still secure (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Brake lever modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

fuel tank rubbers worn slightly movement on tank brakets

Fail 21 Apr 2016 32,297 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing both front disc bolts missing (3.5.1l)

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately front flexi hose cable tied on fork station but still secure (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Brake lever modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

fuel tank rubbers worn slightly movement on tank brakets

Pass 19 May 2015 30,988 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 21 May 2014 30,585 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake binding very slightly

Pass 18 Oct 2013 66,170 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 65,514 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 63,407 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 61,157 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Trike?

Based on 5,593 MOT tests across 523 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
433
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
523
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 73
reflector missing 69
position lamp(s) not working 59
brake recording little or no effort 55
parking brake recording little or no effort 53
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A21 GEL is a 1983 Yamaha Trike in Black with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1983 Yamaha Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 28,575 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Trike fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 73 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A21 GEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Trike typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 43 years old, this Yamaha Trike is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A21 GEL is a 1983 Yamaha Trike, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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