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YLJ 222Y

1982 Yamaha Trike

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,849 mi
Last recorded28,849 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 1982 Yamaha Trike33,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLJ 222Y
MakeYamaha
ModelTrike
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 28,849 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced On wheel arch (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 28,062 miles

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 27,226 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 14,655 miles

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 8,601 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 56,211 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 56,205 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 49,064 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 48,000 miles

advise of perising on n/s rear tyre walls

Fail 6 Aug 2014 48,000 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise of perising on n/s rear tyre walls

Pass 23 Jul 2013 47,904 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise front tyre tread uneven

advise rear exhaust bracket loose

advise tow bar no ball hitch elctrick socket not tested

Fail 19 Jul 2013 47,901 miles

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise front tyre tread uneven

advise rear exhaust bracket loose

advise tow bar no ball hitch elctrick socket not tested

Pass 14 Jul 2012 47,668 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 47,668 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 47,654 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 43,690 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 42,596 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 42,596 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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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YLJ 222Y is a 1982 Yamaha Trike in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 Yamaha Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 33,695 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 YLJ 222Y, 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 44 years old, this Yamaha Trike is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YLJ 222Y is a 1982 Yamaha Trike, first registered on 13 August 1982.

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