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B839 GWJ

1985 Yamaha Tricycle

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

31,068 mi
Last recorded31,068 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB839 GWJ
MakeYamaha
ModelTricycle
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 31,068 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 31,059 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened swing arm support weld split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 31,023 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 30,945 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 30,753 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 30,519 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 62,483 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 62,442 miles

Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 62,066 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Tricycle?

Based on 1,538 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
499
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector missing 24
Stop lamp not working 22
position lamp(s) missing 18
brake recording little or no effort 17
brake binding 17
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B839 GWJ is a 1985 Yamaha Tricycle in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

The most common reason a Yamaha Tricycle fails its MOT is reflector missing, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B839 GWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Tricycle typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 41 years old, this Yamaha Tricycle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B839 GWJ registered?

B839 GWJ is a 1985 Yamaha Tricycle, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B839 GWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B839 GWJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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