CarVerify

Free Car Check

F687 FKW

1989 Yamaha Trike

Black Petrol 535cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

54,841 mi
Last recorded54,841 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1989 Yamaha Trike31,248 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationF687 FKW
MakeYamaha
ModelTrike
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 54,841 miles

slight bind on front brake

Pass 20 Jul 2016 54,006 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 52,901 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 52,049 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 52,049 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 50,390 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 50,390 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 46,123 miles

MAIN BEAM WARNING LIGHT NOT WORKING

Fail 25 Jun 2012 46,123 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Brake pivot locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

MAIN BEAM WARNING LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 21 Jun 2011 44,423 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 44,376 miles

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

Centre Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 42,755 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 40,037 miles

Gear Lever Loose

Fail 1 Jun 2009 40,037 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

Gear Lever Loose

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2008 38,658 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 38,658 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 37,563 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 37,563 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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
Full Yamaha Trike reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

F687 FKW is a 1989 Yamaha Trike in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 31,248 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 F687 FKW, 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 37 years old, this Yamaha Trike is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F687 FKW?

You can check the full history of F687 FKW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was F687 FKW registered?

F687 FKW is a 1989 Yamaha Trike, first registered on 19 May 1989.

Is F687 FKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F687 FKW shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F687 FKW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on F687 FKW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.