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R872 OTT

1998 Yamaha Trike

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

79,030 mi
Last recorded79,030 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Trike19,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR872 OTT
MakeYamaha
ModelTrike
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 79,030 miles

Central Front propshaft u/j and splines worn

Nearside Rear hub oil seal slight leak

Offside Rear hub oil seal slight leak

Fail 15 Apr 2026 79,030 miles

Central Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front propshaft u/j and splines worn

Nearside Rear hub oil seal slight leak

Offside Rear hub oil seal slight leak

Pass 16 Apr 2025 74,270 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Central Front prop u/j worn

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear slight hub oil seal leaking

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear hub oil seal slight oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2024 69,433 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Central Front propshaft u/j slight play

Nearside Rear slight leak hub oil seal

Offside Rear slight leak hub oil seal

Pass 24 Apr 2023 64,846 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 64,678 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 59,672 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 54,035 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 48,680 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 41,188 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 31,106 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 23,799 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 17,192 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2010 15,457 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 14,055 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

slight rev increase when steered to right

Pass 17 Sep 2008 12,480 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 10,852 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 10,826 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2006 9,709 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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R872 OTT is a 1998 Yamaha Trike in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 19,261 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 R872 OTT, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha Trike is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R872 OTT registered?

R872 OTT is a 1998 Yamaha Trike, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R872 OTT safe to buy?

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