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YVP 9T

1979 Suzuki Trike

Purple Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

4,141 mi
Last recorded4,141 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2022
Typical for 1979 Suzuki Trike6,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVP 9T
MakeSuzuki
ModelTrike
Year1979
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2022 4,141 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 4,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated leaking fork seal has contaminated the brakes (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Brake rod excessively corroded this brake rod is 3 bits of metal welded poorly together. Needs re-doing completely (1.1.15 (b))

Stop lamp(s) not working when front brake is operated (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 4,036 miles

Slight oil leak from rev counter drive on head

Fail 12 Sep 2020 4,036 miles

Slight oil leak from rev counter drive on head

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 4,008 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2019 4,008 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 3,832 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 36,502 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 3,613 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 3,549 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 3,513 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 3,335 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 2,919 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 2,747 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 2,747 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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YVP 9T is a 1979 Suzuki Trike in Purple with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1979 Suzuki Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 6,290 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 YVP 9T, 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 47 years old, this Suzuki Trike is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YVP 9T registered?

YVP 9T is a 1979 Suzuki Trike, first registered on 20 March 1979.

Is YVP 9T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YVP 9T shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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