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AUE 424S

1997 Yamaha Tricycle

Black Petrol 747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

44,185 mi
Last recorded44,185 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Tricycle27,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUE 424S
MakeYamaha
ModelTricycle
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine747cc
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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2015 44,185 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Centre front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Slight pitting on front forks

Pass 3 Oct 2012 43,746 miles

exhaust blow on downpipes

front brales dragging slightly

rear flexible brake hose lightly chafing suspension spring

Pass 17 Aug 2011 43,705 miles

front fork legs pitted slightly

Fail 17 Aug 2011 43,700 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front fork legs pitted slightly

Fail 11 Mar 2011 43,695 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2006 43,681 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 43,681 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 43,681 miles

Brake pedal actuating lever has abnormal movement indicating excessive wear (3.3.A.1h)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear 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.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Tricycle?

Based on 1,538 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
499
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector missing 24
Stop lamp not working 22
position lamp(s) missing 18
brake recording little or no effort 17
brake binding 17
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AUE 424S is a 1997 Yamaha Tricycle in Black with a 747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Tricycle models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 27,522 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 Tricycle fails its MOT is reflector missing, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AUE 424S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Tricycle typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha Tricycle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AUE 424S?

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What year was AUE 424S registered?

AUE 424S is a 1997 Yamaha Tricycle, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is AUE 424S safe to buy?

The MOT history for AUE 424S shows 8 tests with a 37.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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