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A311 DGU

1983 Yamaha TR1

Green Petrol 981cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,855 mi
Last recorded37,855 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 1983 Yamaha TR120,657 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA311 DGU
MakeYamaha
ModelTR1
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine981cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016 37,855 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 37,840 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing just bulb showing white light (1.5.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking/stiff (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 May 2015 37,813 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha TR1?

Based on 918 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
377
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too high 5
wheel bearings have excessive free play 5
reflector on motorcycle missing 5
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 4
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 4
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A311 DGU is a 1983 Yamaha TR1 in Green with a 981cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Yamaha TR1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 20,657 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 Yamaha TR1 fails its MOT is headlamp aim too high, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A311 DGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha TR1 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 43 years old, this Yamaha TR1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A311 DGU registered?

A311 DGU is a 1983 Yamaha TR1, first registered on 11 August 1983.

Is A311 DGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A311 DGU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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