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Q131HVG

1998 Yamaha Trike

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

21,111 mi
Last recorded21,111 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Trike19,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ131HVG
MakeYamaha
ModelTrike
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 21,111 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 33,546 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

gear linkage worn

rear brake has large free travel

Pass 24 Sep 2008 33,023 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 19 Sep 2008 32,991 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 32,647 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 32,302 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 1 Mar 2006 32,302 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

oil leak

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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Q131HVG is a 1998 Yamaha Trike in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 19,261 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 Q131HVG, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha Trike is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q131HVG registered?

Q131HVG is a 1998 Yamaha Trike, first registered on 27 January 1998.

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