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CN08 VYC

2008 Yamaha Trike

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

27,078 mi
Last recorded27,078 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Trike15,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN08 VYC
MakeYamaha
ModelTrike
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 27,078 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 26,557 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 26,557 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 26,036 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 25,321 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 24,476 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 24,476 miles

Front Brake hose excessively stretched Hose feeding front brakes, exsesivly tight when suspension lowered (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 22,576 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 22,565 miles

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

Wheel bearing has excessive play rubbing on mudgaurd (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering rear lower frame to main mount (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 20,749 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

hose from handlebar to frame slightly tight

Pass 12 Jun 2018 18,387 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 18,387 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Stop lamp(s) not working Not working on front brake lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 16,499 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 16,499 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 13,898 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 11,321 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 8,269 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 8,160 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 4,448 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 4,417 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 4,086 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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CN08 VYC is a 2008 Yamaha Trike in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 15,402 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 CN08 VYC, 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 18 years old, this Yamaha Trike is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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CN08 VYC is a 2008 Yamaha Trike, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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