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S608 JGA

1998 Yamaha Trike

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

5,251 mi
Last recorded5,251 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Trike19,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS608 JGA
MakeYamaha
ModelTrike
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 5,251 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 5,218 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all four (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake master cylinder insecure excessive flexing (1.1.10 (c))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn both sides upper rockers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod insecurely attached both sides shock absorber link arms not locked (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture T piece insecure [hoses] (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play hub (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 4,278 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play flex at cylinder cylinder (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear brake disc moving on hub

Fail 16 Sep 2021 4,216 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

no brakes at rear

Fail 1 Jul 2021 4,191 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Road wheel fixing missing n/s/r drive shaft bolt mising (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both rear (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oil leak at engine

Pass 4 Jun 2020 3,301 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 3,071 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 3,010 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 3,003 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 2,993 miles

Front Front mudguard can easily contact any fixed point of the motor bicycle. Exhaust system fouls front mudguard when forks are compressed. (2.3.7)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 2,857 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 2,629 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 2,605 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 2,510 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 2,493 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 2,423 miles

front and rear tyres deteriorating t sides due to age starting to split

Pass 4 Jul 2008 2,324 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 1,935 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 1,811 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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S608 JGA is a 1998 Yamaha Trike in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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 S608 JGA, 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 S608 JGA registered?

S608 JGA is a 1998 Yamaha Trike, first registered on 5 August 1998.

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