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FMR 976W

1980 Yamaha Tricycle

Black Petrol 653cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

3,623 mi
Last recorded3,623 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMR 976W
MakeYamaha
ModelTricycle
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine653cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 3,623 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 4,817 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 4,724 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 4,669 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

considerable amount of rear differential pinion play

engine struggling to idle

Fail 24 Jun 2013 4,179 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 4,179 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 31 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 31 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 18 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 18 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Tricycle?

Based on 1,538 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
499
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector missing 24
Stop lamp not working 22
position lamp(s) missing 18
brake recording little or no effort 17
brake binding 17
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FMR 976W is a 1980 Yamaha Tricycle in Black with a 653cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

The most common reason a Yamaha Tricycle fails its MOT is reflector missing, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FMR 976W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Tricycle typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 46 years old, this Yamaha Tricycle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FMR 976W registered?

FMR 976W is a 1980 Yamaha Tricycle, first registered on 29 October 1980.

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