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Q659YUJ

1997 Yamaha Trike

Purple Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

27,220 mi
Last recorded27,220 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Trike20,528 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ659YUJ
MakeYamaha
ModelTrike
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 27,220 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 27,212 miles

Centre Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 23 May 2013 25,500 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 25,419 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 May 2012 22,111 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2011 16,637 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake hoses need rerouting to a better position

Rear cross bar not welded continues

Fail 20 May 2011 16,637 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear cross bar not welded continues

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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Q659YUJ is a 1997 Yamaha Trike in Purple with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Q659YUJ, 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 Q659YUJ registered?

Q659YUJ is a 1997 Yamaha Trike, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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