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Q96JAH

1997 Yamaha Trike

Black Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

35,008 mi
Last recorded35,008 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Trike20,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ96JAH
MakeYamaha
ModelTrike
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 35,008 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 32,757 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 32,718 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (front brake) (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle insecure such that stability is impaired (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 30,922 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 28,317 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 25,964 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 24,113 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 22,220 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

handbrake efficiency only just met

Pass 31 Aug 2018 21,647 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 21,345 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 21,203 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 20,937 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 20,770 miles

Offside Rear Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Welds on frame could be of better quality.

fuel tank cap seal slightly perished

Fail 28 Jul 2014 20,727 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Welds on frame could be of better quality.

fuel tank cap seal slightly perished

Pass 30 May 2012 20,307 miles

parking brake only just meet pecentage to pass

welds on frame could be oof bettter quuality, however all appear sound

Pass 7 May 2011 19,833 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 19,725 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 18,777 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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Q96JAH is a 1997 Yamaha Trike in Black with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Q96JAH, 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 Q96JAH registered?

Q96JAH is a 1997 Yamaha Trike, first registered on 20 June 1997.

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