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OUF 731W

1981 Yamaha Trike

Blue Petrol 653cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

1,397 mi
Last recorded1,397 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 1981 Yamaha Trike33,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUF 731W
MakeYamaha
ModelTrike
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine653cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 1,397 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 226 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 167 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Split Pin Missing On Wheel Nut

Pass 16 Jun 2018 15,893 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 14,463 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 14,463 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 14,463 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 10,154 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2008 9,426 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 9,386 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 9,223 miles

o/s/r brake not as good as n/s

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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OUF 731W is a 1981 Yamaha Trike in Blue with a 653cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 33,530 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 OUF 731W, 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 45 years old, this Yamaha Trike is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OUF 731W registered?

OUF 731W is a 1981 Yamaha Trike, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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The MOT history for OUF 731W shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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