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R691 GRO

1998 Yamaha Tricycle

Orange Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

32,857 mi
Last recorded32,857 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Tricycle17,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR691 GRO
MakeYamaha
ModelTricycle
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 32,857 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 32,766 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 32,766 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 32,740 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 32,691 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Shock absorber detached broken off at lower end (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing lower main fixing has excessive free play allowing the complete arm assembly to move side to side (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 32,193 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 30,125 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 30,125 miles

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 28,383 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 28,383 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 25,517 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 22,534 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 18,472 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 18,470 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 17,364 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 17,344 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 16,147 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2007 15,137 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 14,003 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 13,993 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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R691 GRO is a 1998 Yamaha Tricycle in Orange with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha Tricycle fails its MOT is reflector missing, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R691 GRO, 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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R691 GRO is a 1998 Yamaha Tricycle, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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