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P687 KYC

1997 Yamaha Trike

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

43,779 mi
Last recorded43,779 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Trike20,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP687 KYC
MakeYamaha
ModelTrike
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 43,779 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 43,772 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 43,764 miles

Rear Axle insecure such that functionality is affected (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 43,499 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 43,154 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 42,816 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 42,816 miles

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Centre Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 41,128 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (9.2.4)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 41,128 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 38,461 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 36,112 miles

slight bind on nearside rear

slight play in headstock bearings

Pass 5 Jul 2011 36,090 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 35,986 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 35,450 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 35,026 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 33,158 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

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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P687 KYC is a 1997 Yamaha Trike in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P687 KYC, 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 P687 KYC registered?

P687 KYC is a 1997 Yamaha Trike, first registered on 24 January 1997.

Is P687 KYC safe to buy?

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