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E229 CGK

1988 Yamaha Trike

Red Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

16,722 mi
Last recorded16,722 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2021
Typical for 1988 Yamaha Trike43,204 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE229 CGK
MakeYamaha
ModelTrike
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2021 16,722 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 28,956 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 28,956 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 22 May 2010 28,510 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 28,510 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 May 2009 28,222 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 28,222 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 9 May 2008 27,788 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2008 27,788 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 May 2007 26,502 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 26,502 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 21 Apr 2006 24,206 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 24,206 miles

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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E229 CGK is a 1988 Yamaha Trike in Red with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1988 Yamaha Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 43,204 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 E229 CGK, 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 38 years old, this Yamaha Trike is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E229 CGK registered?

E229 CGK is a 1988 Yamaha Trike, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E229 CGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E229 CGK shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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