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Q298LEG

1988 Suzuki Trike

Black Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

23,728 mi
Last recorded23,728 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 1988 Suzuki Trike30,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ298LEG
MakeSuzuki
ModelTrike
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 May 2023 23,728 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested rear brake contaminated to conduct tapley test (1.2.1 (g))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Brake modification adversely affecting braking performance (1.1.21 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear prop shaft u.j worn

Pass 25 Mar 2015 23,483 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 22,321 miles

both rear tyres protruding outside of rear arches

oil leak from n/s/r hub

rear marker lights incorrect colour ( blue )

slight play in footbrake mechanism

Fail 12 Jul 2013 22,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres protruding outside of rear arches

oil leak from n/s/r hub

rear marker lights incorrect colour ( blue )

right hand spark plug loose

slight play in footbrake mechanism

Pass 4 May 2011 23,223 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 23,223 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 May 2010 23,013 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 22,756 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 22,250 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 20,904 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Trike?

Based on 2,292 MOT tests across 217 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
445
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
217
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 29
Stop lamp not working 27
reflector missing 18
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 18
parking brake recording little or no effort 17
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Q298LEG is a 1988 Suzuki Trike in Black with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1988 Suzuki Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 30,845 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 Suzuki Trike fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q298LEG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Trike typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 38 years old, this Suzuki Trike is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Q298LEG registered?

Q298LEG is a 1988 Suzuki Trike, first registered on 9 March 1988.

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