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S317 CGX

1998 Yamaha Trike

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Yamaha Trike19,261 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS317 CGX
MakeYamaha
ModelTrike
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2025

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 31,009 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 30,612 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 30,586 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2011 30,405 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 30,022 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 20 May 2009 29,128 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 May 2009 29,128 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 17 May 2008 27,087 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 25 May 2007 24,466 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 212,616 miles

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

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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S317 CGX is a 1998 Yamaha Trike in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S317 CGX, 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 S317 CGX registered?

S317 CGX is a 1998 Yamaha Trike, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S317 CGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S317 CGX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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