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B348 VJT

1985 Yamaha Trike

Black Petrol 700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,837 mi
Last recorded68,837 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 1985 Yamaha Trike25,869 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB348 VJT
MakeYamaha
ModelTrike
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine700cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 68,837 miles

freeplay in front wheel bearing

front brake binding on

starter noisy

Pass 22 Apr 2010 19,170 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 19,170 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 17,977 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 17,977 miles

Brake linkage locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 18,095 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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B348 VJT is a 1985 Yamaha Trike in Black with a 700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Yamaha Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 25,869 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 B348 VJT, 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 41 years old, this Yamaha Trike is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B348 VJT registered?

B348 VJT is a 1985 Yamaha Trike, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B348 VJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B348 VJT shows 6 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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