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R401 YAV

1997 Yamaha Trike

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

28,981 mi
Last recorded28,981 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Trike20,528 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR401 YAV
MakeYamaha
ModelTrike
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 28,981 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 28,186 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 27,184 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 26,980 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 26,958 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2020 26,951 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 26,947 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 26,938 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 26,175 miles

n/s and o/s rear brakes have only just met the required standard ,would recommend adjustment/service is required

Pass 25 Jul 2016 26,172 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 25,335 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 25,160 miles

throttle sticking

Pass 12 Jul 2010 24,307 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 22,815 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 22,411 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 21,798 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 21,427 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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R401 YAV is a 1997 Yamaha Trike in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 R401 YAV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R401 YAV registered?

R401 YAV is a 1997 Yamaha Trike, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is R401 YAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R401 YAV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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