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YLW 731X

1982 Suzuki Trike

Purple Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

3,878 mi
Last recorded3,878 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 1982 Suzuki Trike46,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLW 731X
MakeSuzuki
ModelTrike
Year1982
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 3,878 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight oil leak from engine & rear axle

Pass 28 Jun 2019 3,797 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 19 Jun 2018 3,748 miles

slight oil leak from engine & rear axle

Pass 21 Jun 2017 3,632 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 3,513 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 3,414 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 3,115 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2014 3,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2013 2,906 miles

Nearside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Offside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 13 May 2013 2,861 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Offside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 29 May 2012 2,626 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 2,591 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 19 May 2011 2,261 miles

advise oil leak from rear axle

Pass 19 May 2010 2,145 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 1,765 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 1,734 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 1,523 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 1,498 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 967 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 967 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 43 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Trike?

Based on 2,292 MOT tests across 217 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
445
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
217
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 29
Stop lamp not working 27
reflector missing 18
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 18
parking brake recording little or no effort 17
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YLW 731X is a 1982 Suzuki Trike in Purple with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1982 Suzuki Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 46,828 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 Suzuki Trike fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YLW 731X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Trike typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 44 years old, this Suzuki Trike is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YLW 731X registered?

YLW 731X is a 1982 Suzuki Trike, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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