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B973 TEL

1985 Yamaha Trike

Red Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,815 mi
Last recorded53,815 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 1985 Yamaha Trike25,869 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB973 TEL
MakeYamaha
ModelTrike
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 53,815 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 53,800 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake linkage excessively worn rear brake linkage (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Dec 2016 52,379 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 51,870 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 59,537 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 59,001 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 58,999 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 58,999 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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B973 TEL is a 1985 Yamaha Trike in Red with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 B973 TEL, 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 B973 TEL registered?

B973 TEL is a 1985 Yamaha Trike, first registered on 19 April 1985.

Is B973 TEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B973 TEL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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