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P818 UWP

1997 Yamaha Tricycle

Black Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

7,281 mi
Last recorded7,281 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Tricycle27,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP818 UWP
MakeYamaha
ModelTricycle
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 7,281 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 7,281 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working on the foot brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 7,069 miles

Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 7,069 miles

Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Central Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 5,902 miles

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

parking brake lever has very little reserve travel cable adjusted fully recommend repair

Fail 9 May 2019 5,902 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

parking brake lever has very little reserve travel cable adjusted fully recommend repair

Pass 19 Jul 2017 5,869 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 4,323 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

would recomend so of some of the trike conversion welding be cleaned and inspected

Fail 27 Sep 2013 4,323 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

would recomend so of some of the trike conversion welding be cleaned and inspected

Pass 28 Sep 2012 4,128 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 4,128 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 3,251 miles

parking brake just met requriments

Pass 4 Sep 2009 3,251 miles

addditional lights not connected ???

Fail 4 Sep 2009 3,251 miles

Front Brake pivot excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

addditional lights not connected ???

Pass 1 May 2008 3,251 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 3,094 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Tricycle?

Based on 1,538 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
499
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector missing 24
Stop lamp not working 22
position lamp(s) missing 18
brake recording little or no effort 17
brake binding 17
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P818 UWP is a 1997 Yamaha Tricycle in Black with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Tricycle models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 27,522 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 Tricycle fails its MOT is reflector missing, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P818 UWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Tricycle typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha Tricycle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P818 UWP is a 1997 Yamaha Tricycle, first registered on 6 February 1997.

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