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WBB 589Y

1983 Yamaha Trike

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,392 mi
Last recorded74,392 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 1983 Yamaha Trike28,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBB 589Y
MakeYamaha
ModelTrike
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 74,392 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 73,980 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 41,260 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 41,260 miles

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 40,911 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 39,966 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 37,916 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 34,471 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 34,471 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 21 Mar 2015 33,809 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 33,809 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 31,578 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 29,731 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012

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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WBB 589Y is a 1983 Yamaha Trike in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1983 Yamaha Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 28,575 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 WBB 589Y, 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 43 years old, this Yamaha Trike is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WBB 589Y registered?

WBB 589Y is a 1983 Yamaha Trike, first registered on 1 January 1983.

Is WBB 589Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WBB 589Y shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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