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FVV 427X

1982 Yamaha Trike

Purple Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,069 mi
Last recorded7,069 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1982 Yamaha Trike33,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVV 427X
MakeYamaha
ModelTrike
Year1982
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 7,069 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 7,064 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 5,390 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 1,368 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 1,368 miles

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 49,705 miles

Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 49,705 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 49,705 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 49,705 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 49,706 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 49,705 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 49,705 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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FVV 427X is a 1982 Yamaha Trike in Purple with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1982 Yamaha Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 33,695 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 FVV 427X, 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 44 years old, this Yamaha Trike is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FVV 427X registered?

FVV 427X is a 1982 Yamaha Trike, first registered on 27 May 1982.

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