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E863 YMA

1988 Suzuki Trike

Black Petrol 843cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

46,823 mi
Last recorded46,823 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Suzuki Trike30,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE863 YMA
MakeSuzuki
ModelTrike
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine843cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 46,823 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 45,006 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 41,143 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 41,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired swinging arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired swinging arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 35,167 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 31,710 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 28,585 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 28,524 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2019 27,256 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2016 27,200 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 27,177 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 26,983 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 26,499 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 25,434 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 25,377 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 25,092 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 25,092 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 1 May 2009 25,009 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 24,711 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 23,688 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 23,688 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Trike?

Based on 2,292 MOT tests across 217 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
445
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
217
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 29
Stop lamp not working 27
reflector missing 18
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 18
parking brake recording little or no effort 17
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E863 YMA is a 1988 Suzuki Trike in Black with a 843cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1988 Suzuki Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 30,845 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 Suzuki Trike fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E863 YMA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Trike typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 38 years old, this Suzuki Trike is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E863 YMA?

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What year was E863 YMA registered?

E863 YMA is a 1988 Suzuki Trike, first registered on 4 March 1988.

Is E863 YMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E863 YMA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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