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S949 BKN

1998 Yamaha Trike

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

9,621 mi
Last recorded9,621 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Trike19,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS949 BKN
MakeYamaha
ModelTrike
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 9,621 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 9,268 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 8,766 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 7,585 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 5,054 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 3,846 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 3,191 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 3,191 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 2,906 miles

offside outer driveshaft bolt missing

Pass 26 Apr 2011 1,967 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 1,529 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 948 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 605 miles

Nearside Rear reflector not fitted symmetrically (1.4.1)

Offside Rear reflector not fitted symmetrically (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 605 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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S949 BKN is a 1998 Yamaha Trike in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S949 BKN, 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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S949 BKN is a 1998 Yamaha Trike, first registered on 3 December 1998.

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