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P407 NOW

1997 Suzuki Trike

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

22,772 mi
Last recorded22,772 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Trike18,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP407 NOW
MakeSuzuki
ModelTrike
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 22,772 miles

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 22,771 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 22,761 miles

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 22,626 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 22,626 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps not fitted (4.4.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint insecure cable (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.1.4 (b))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 22,546 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 22,540 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 22,535 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake not fitted on at least one wheel on a 3 wheeled vehicle (3.1.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 20,521 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 18,805 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2011 18,805 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Trailing arm which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 18,714 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 17,801 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 15,619 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 13,509 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 12,726 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Trike?

Based on 2,292 MOT tests across 217 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
445
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
217
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 29
Stop lamp not working 27
reflector missing 18
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 18
parking brake recording little or no effort 17
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P407 NOW is a 1997 Suzuki Trike in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 18,760 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 Suzuki Trike fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P407 NOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Trike typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki Trike is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P407 NOW registered?

P407 NOW is a 1997 Suzuki Trike, first registered on 28 April 1997.

Is P407 NOW safe to buy?

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