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B196 RRT

1996 Yamaha Tricycle

Black Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

52,113 mi
Last recorded52,113 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Tricycle27,782 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB196 RRT
MakeYamaha
ModelTricycle
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 52,113 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 52,104 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear brake s unbalanced across axle

Pass 16 May 2017 51,603 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2016 51,465 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 51,326 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2014 51,128 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 51,128 miles

Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 51,116 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 51,116 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 50,552 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 50,531 miles

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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B196 RRT is a 1996 Yamaha Tricycle in Black with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha Tricycle models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 27,782 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 B196 RRT, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha Tricycle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B196 RRT registered?

B196 RRT is a 1996 Yamaha Tricycle, first registered on 2 December 1996.

Is B196 RRT safe to buy?

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