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C438 XRT

1998 Yamaha Trike

Blue Petrol 700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

23,417 mi
Last recorded23,417 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Trike19,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC438 XRT
MakeYamaha
ModelTrike
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine700cc
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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 23,417 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 21,548 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 21,541 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 22 Apr 2024 21,526 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 21,518 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering head bearings has excessive wear or free play notchy (2.2.2 (g))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Front tyre advance perishing

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 20,027 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 20,021 miles

Brake cable damaged cable fraying (1.1.15 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 18,025 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 17,980 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 17,818 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 17,818 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 17,226 miles

advise parking brake lever travel

exhaust system corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2012 17,226 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (9.2.8c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2009 16,264 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 16,093 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 16,092 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 May 2007 15,624 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 14,649 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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C438 XRT is a 1998 Yamaha Trike in Blue with a 700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 19,261 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 C438 XRT, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha Trike is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C438 XRT registered?

C438 XRT is a 1998 Yamaha Trike, first registered on 5 February 1998.

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