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SWY 519W

1981 Yamaha Trike

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26 mi
Last recorded26 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 1981 Yamaha Trike33,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWY 519W
MakeYamaha
ModelTrike
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 26 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 3 miles

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

Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

revs up when turning to the left

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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SWY 519W is a 1981 Yamaha Trike in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 33,530 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 SWY 519W, 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 45 years old, this Yamaha Trike is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SWY 519W registered?

SWY 519W is a 1981 Yamaha Trike, first registered on 30 March 1981.

Is SWY 519W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SWY 519W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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