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UBM 959W

1981 Yamaha Trike

Blue Petrol 747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

46,280 mi
Last recorded46,280 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 1981 Yamaha Trike33,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBM 959W
MakeYamaha
ModelTrike
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2022 46,280 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 46,278 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

foot brake takes a lot on effort to gain readings

Fail 23 Oct 2017 46,278 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

foot brake takes a lot on effort to gain readings

Pass 4 Aug 2014 46,267 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 46,267 miles

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 4 May 2013 46,075 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 45,794 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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UBM 959W is a 1981 Yamaha Trike in Blue with a 747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UBM 959W, 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 UBM 959W registered?

UBM 959W is a 1981 Yamaha Trike, first registered on 30 March 1981.

Is UBM 959W safe to buy?

The MOT history for UBM 959W shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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