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P512 SRT

1997 Yamaha Trike

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

31,438 mi
Last recorded31,438 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Trike20,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP512 SRT
MakeYamaha
ModelTrike
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 31,438 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 29,380 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 29,076 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 28,945 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 28,945 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 28,718 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 28,708 miles

All direction indicators not working all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working front and rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 27,424 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 27,421 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working marker (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 27,369 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 27,349 miles

Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned suspect yokes twisted (9.2.5d)

Towbar component insecure mountings loose (6.6.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 28,551 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 26,427 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 26,425 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 May 2014 25,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 25,226 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 25,226 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 24,159 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 23,972 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 23,347 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 22,037 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 20,330 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 20,216 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 20,216 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 19,356 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 18,277 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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P512 SRT is a 1997 Yamaha Trike in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P512 SRT, 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 P512 SRT registered?

P512 SRT is a 1997 Yamaha Trike, first registered on 9 June 1997.

Is P512 SRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P512 SRT shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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