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C498 KEP

1996 Yamaha Trike

Blue Petrol 700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,016 mi
Last recorded2,016 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Trike19,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC498 KEP
MakeYamaha
ModelTrike
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine700cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 2,016 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 2,016 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 1,975 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Apr 2018 1,948 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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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C498 KEP is a 1996 Yamaha Trike in Blue with a 700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 19,591 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 C498 KEP, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha Trike is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C498 KEP registered?

C498 KEP is a 1996 Yamaha Trike, first registered on 17 July 1996.

Is C498 KEP safe to buy?

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