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P553 KDU

1997 Yamaha Trike

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,625 mi
Last recorded26,625 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Trike20,528 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP553 KDU
MakeYamaha
ModelTrike
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 26,625 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 25,801 miles

rear number plate poor illumination light not directly on plste

Pass 13 Nov 2020 25,743 miles

some travel on park brake control

Pass 13 Jun 2019 25,702 miles

slight travel on park brake lever

Pass 30 May 2018 25,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))

slight bind on front brake

Pass 8 Jun 2017 25,564 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 25,473 miles

something loose in rear diff, needs further investigation

Pass 1 Jun 2015 25,431 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 25,431 miles

slightly high travel on park brake lever

some sideways play in rear brake pedal

Pass 3 Jul 2013 25,369 miles

slight sideways play in rear brake pedal

Fail 3 Jul 2013 25,369 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight sideways play in rear brake pedal

Pass 16 May 2012 25,320 miles

slight sideways play in rear brake pedal

Fail 16 May 2012 25,320 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight sideways play in rear brake pedal

Pass 9 May 2011 25,046 miles

headlamp pattern slightly faded

Fail 4 Apr 2011 24,984 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 24,500 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear brake master cylinder damp & resivor hose kinked

rear brake pedal linkage worn

Pass 28 Oct 2008 23,937 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 23,937 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 22,921 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 22,066 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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P553 KDU is a 1997 Yamaha Trike in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P553 KDU, 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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P553 KDU is a 1997 Yamaha Trike, first registered on 19 April 1997.

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