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P455 PFM

1997 Yamaha Trike

Green Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

10,382 mi
Last recorded10,382 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Trike20,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP455 PFM
MakeYamaha
ModelTrike
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 10,382 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2026 10,361 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 6,516 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2024 3,045 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 850 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 827 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure Frame bar below engine, bolts are loose (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 1,344 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 1,343 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working Not working with front brake lever (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2021 489 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 79,771 miles

Both rear brake back plates are damp

Pass 22 Jun 2017 78,875 miles

Both rear brake back plates are damp

Pass 4 Jun 2016 77,928 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 76,789 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 76,621 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 76,049 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 76,049 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 75,635 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Feb 2008 75,635 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 75,222 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 74,635 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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P455 PFM is a 1997 Yamaha Trike in Green with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P455 PFM, 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 P455 PFM registered?

P455 PFM is a 1997 Yamaha Trike, first registered on 7 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P455 PFM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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