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Q704RGC

1987 Yamaha Trike

Orange Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

25,087 mi
Last recorded25,087 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 1987 Yamaha Trike28,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ704RGC
MakeYamaha
ModelTrike
Year1987
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 25,087 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 34,965 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 33,705 miles

play in parking brake linkage

Pass 16 May 2016 33,097 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 32,312 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 32,312 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 31,652 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 31,652 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 30,025 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in headstock bearings

Pass 25 Jan 2012 29,087 miles

slight play headstock bearings

Fail 25 Jan 2012 29,087 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

slight play headstock bearings

Pass 2 Mar 2010 29,039 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 28,989 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 28,964 miles

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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Q704RGC is a 1987 Yamaha Trike in Orange with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1987 Yamaha Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 28,964 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 Q704RGC, 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 39 years old, this Yamaha Trike is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q704RGC registered?

Q704RGC is a 1987 Yamaha Trike, first registered on 28 October 1987.

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