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Q344PVL

1998 Yamaha Tricycle

Blue Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

27,044 mi
Last recorded27,044 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Tricycle17,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ344PVL
MakeYamaha
ModelTricycle
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2026 27,044 miles

Fuel system component leaking Carbs overflowing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear diff leaking.

Pass 13 Jun 2025 27,144 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 2,188 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 2,007 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 1,933 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 1,718 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 1,299 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 5,849 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 5,841 miles

Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (9.2.4)

Front Vehicle Identification Number incomplete (6.3.5a)

Nearside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Front Steering lock stop loose (2.2.D.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 5,833 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 5,834 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 5,834 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 58,349 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 585,834 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 5,834 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 5,834 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 58,349 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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Q344PVL is a 1998 Yamaha Tricycle in Blue with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Tricycle models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 17,364 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Tricycle fails its MOT is reflector missing, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q344PVL, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha Tricycle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q344PVL registered?

Q344PVL is a 1998 Yamaha Tricycle, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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