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P293 OTP

1997 Yamaha Trike

Red Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

85,647 mi
Last recorded85,647 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Trike20,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP293 OTP
MakeYamaha
ModelTrike
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 85,647 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 84,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 84,043 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 82,664 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 82,618 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2022 78,920 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 78,914 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 74,515 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 70,909 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 69,687 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 68,600 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 66,830 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 65,279 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 64,303 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 62,850 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 60,825 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 58,570 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 56,752 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 54,950 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 52,482 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 50,303 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 50,202 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

drive shaft poor condition

Pass 18 Jul 2007 47,020 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 41,634 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 41,633 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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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P293 OTP is a 1997 Yamaha Trike in Red with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 20,528 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 P293 OTP, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha Trike is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P293 OTP registered?

P293 OTP is a 1997 Yamaha Trike, first registered on 28 May 1997.

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