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G179 UGW

1990 Yamaha Trike

Green Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,166 mi
Last recorded63,166 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 1990 Yamaha Trike31,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG179 UGW
MakeYamaha
ModelTrike
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 May 2022 63,166 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking Front fork (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged Cable. Broken (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear 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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/60x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Mudguard insecure ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2013 62,553 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 62,159 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 62,150 miles

Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 61,793 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 58,572 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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G179 UGW is a 1990 Yamaha Trike in Green with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Yamaha Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 31,582 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 G179 UGW, 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 36 years old, this Yamaha Trike is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G179 UGW registered?

G179 UGW is a 1990 Yamaha Trike, first registered on 27 June 1990.

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