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M531 GDG

1995 Yamaha Trike

Black Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

43,549 mi
Last recorded43,549 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 1995 Yamaha Trike19,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM531 GDG
MakeYamaha
ModelTrike
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 43,549 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 43,521 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 43,346 miles

Rear mud guard bolts close to tyres

Fail 19 Apr 2017 43,346 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear mud guard bolts close to tyres

Pass 20 May 2016 42,685 miles

Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened rear brake control (3.5.1e)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 42,403 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 42,047 miles

Exhaust blow at joint area.

Fail 28 Jun 2014 42,046 miles

Hazard warning lamps not fitted (1.4.B.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust blow at joint area.

Pass 27 Jun 2013 41,837 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 40,335 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 Aug 2009 35,655 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 35,619 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 35,052 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 34,455 miles

1. fork seal dust caps corroded † †2. small split in front tyre

Centre Front Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Centre Front Upper Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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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M531 GDG is a 1995 Yamaha Trike in Black with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1995 Yamaha Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 19,896 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 M531 GDG, 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 31 years old, this Yamaha Trike is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M531 GDG registered?

M531 GDG is a 1995 Yamaha Trike, first registered on 2 March 1995.

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