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A353 CAO

1983 Yamaha Trike

Red Petrol 853cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,555 mi
Last recorded84,555 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 1983 Yamaha Trike28,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA353 CAO
MakeYamaha
ModelTrike
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine853cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 84,555 miles

rear stop lamps dim

Fail 24 Jul 2017 84,545 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped off side rear feed from flexi to cylinder (3.6.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc contaminated by oil both sides + brake pads (3.5.1h)

Front shock absorber leaking oil (9.2.7b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear stop lamps dim

Pass 14 Jun 2016 83,922 miles

rear foot brake pivot worn

Fail 13 Jun 2016 83,921 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear foot brake pivot worn

Pass 26 Jul 2012 83,504 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 83,497 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 82,064 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 79,721 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008
Pass 11 Jun 2007 75,915 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 74,083 miles

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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A353 CAO is a 1983 Yamaha Trike in Red with a 853cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A353 CAO, 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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What year was A353 CAO registered?

A353 CAO is a 1983 Yamaha Trike, first registered on 5 September 1983.

Is A353 CAO safe to buy?

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