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VFW 30W

1981 Yamaha Trike

Maroon Petrol 826cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,276 mi
Last recorded34,276 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 1981 Yamaha Trike33,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFW 30W
MakeYamaha
ModelTrike
Year1981
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine826cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 34,276 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 34,262 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 34,142 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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VFW 30W is a 1981 Yamaha Trike in Maroon with a 826cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VFW 30W, 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 VFW 30W registered?

VFW 30W is a 1981 Yamaha Trike, first registered on 24 March 1981.

Is VFW 30W safe to buy?

The MOT history for VFW 30W shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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