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J823 AYC

1991 Yamaha Trike

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,584 mi
Last recorded41,584 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 1991 Yamaha Trike19,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ823 AYC
MakeYamaha
ModelTrike
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 41,584 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 41,381 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 41,164 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 40,810 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened REAR BRAKE LEVER/ PEDAL (1.1.15 (b))

Fail 22 May 2018 40,807 miles

Brake slack adjuster obviously defective LOCK NUTS NOT LOCKED (1.1.18 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened REAR BRAKE LEVER/ PEDAL (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 40,673 miles

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

HEADSTOCK SLIGHT PLAY

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil FRONT FORKS LIGHT MISTING AND LOW DAMPING EFFORT (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 40,673 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Offside Front BRAKE HOSE INSCURE

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

HEADSTOCK SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 16 Jun 2016 40,372 miles

FOOTBRAKE LEVER SLIGHT PLAY IN PIVIOT

SLIGHT SCOREING ON FRONT BRAKE DISC

Steering headbearing has slight free play (9.2.4)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 40,169 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (9.2.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2015 40,162 miles

Front suspension assembly component loose (9.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber leaking oil (9.2.7b)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber leaking oil (9.2.7b)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (9.2.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 39,892 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 39,892 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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J823 AYC is a 1991 Yamaha Trike in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Yamaha Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 19,992 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 J823 AYC, 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 35 years old, this Yamaha Trike is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J823 AYC is a 1991 Yamaha Trike, first registered on 2 September 1991.

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