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V228 KKM

1999 Yamaha Trike

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

48,970 mi
Last recorded48,970 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Trike17,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV228 KKM
MakeYamaha
ModelTrike
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 48,970 miles

Central Front front brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Mar 2018 47,754 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 45,838 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 45,811 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 44,681 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 44,669 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 44,669 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 44,320 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 43,493 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 43,094 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 43,094 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Centre Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 24,703 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 24,479 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 23,585 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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V228 KKM is a 1999 Yamaha Trike in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 17,089 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 V228 KKM, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha Trike is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V228 KKM is a 1999 Yamaha Trike, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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