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VCA 800W

1980 Yamaha Trike

Silver Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

519 mi
Last recorded519 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 1980 Yamaha Trike6,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCA 800W
MakeYamaha
ModelTrike
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 519 miles

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 486 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 3,295 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 3,917 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 962 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 705 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 478 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 87 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 69 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 270 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 156 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 156 miles

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 72 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 16,620 miles

front tyre outer wall craceked all way round.

n/s/r side light not working.

Fail 25 Sep 2009 16,620 miles

Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

front tyre outer wall craceked all way round.

n/s/r side light not working.

Pass 22 Sep 2008 1,348 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 10,334 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 534 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 3 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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VCA 800W is a 1980 Yamaha Trike in Silver with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 6,499 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 VCA 800W, 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 46 years old, this Yamaha Trike is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VCA 800W registered?

VCA 800W is a 1980 Yamaha Trike, first registered on 22 August 1980.

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