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FVL 486X

1999 Yamaha Trike

Black Petrol 920cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,313 mi
Last recorded4,313 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Trike17,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVL 486X
MakeYamaha
ModelTrike
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine920cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 4,313 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 4,313 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering head bearings has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (g))

Stop lamp(s) not working front brake lever not working stop lamp. possible switch fault (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 3,833 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 2,314 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 2,314 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Wrong dip. Mask fitted. (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 May 2018 1 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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FVL 486X is a 1999 Yamaha Trike in Black with a 920cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 17,089 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 FVL 486X, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha Trike is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FVL 486X registered?

FVL 486X is a 1999 Yamaha Trike, first registered on 27 September 1999.

Is FVL 486X safe to buy?

The MOT history for FVL 486X shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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