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G459 KFL

1989 Yamaha Trike

Blue Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,556 mi
Last recorded49,556 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 1989 Yamaha Trike31,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG459 KFL
MakeYamaha
ModelTrike
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 49,556 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 49,522 miles

Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 49,358 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 49,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 49,094 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel/adjustment (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 49,020 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 31,330 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 May 2015 47,033 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 May 2014 46,311 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 45,314 miles

front shock bushes slightly deteriated

front tyres slightly perished

slight oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2013 45,314 miles

Offside Rear Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front shock bushes slightly deteriated

front tyres slightly perished

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2012 45,092 miles

fron tyre perished

oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2012 45,092 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fron tyre perished

oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2009 42,542 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 41,339 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 38,785 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 37,188 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2005 34,097 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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G459 KFL is a 1989 Yamaha Trike in Blue with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G459 KFL, 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.

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G459 KFL is a 1989 Yamaha Trike, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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