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GBW 504V

1993 Yamaha Tricycle

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

49,003 mi
Last recorded49,003 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Tricycle31,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBW 504V
MakeYamaha
ModelTricycle
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 49,003 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 48,927 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment hand brake (1.1.18 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 48,821 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 48,803 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 48,635 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 48,479 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 48,316 miles

slight leak at front exhaust flanges

Pass 6 May 2015 48,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 47,619 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 47,420 miles

slight leak at exhaust flange

slight pitting on front struts

Fail 26 Apr 2013 47,420 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

slight leak at exhaust flange

slight pitting on front struts

Pass 28 Mar 2012 47,134 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 46,251 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 45,556 miles

hand brake cable secured with U clamp

tickover high

Fail 2 Mar 2010 45,555 miles

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

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

hand brake cable secured with U clamp

tickover high

Pass 28 Feb 2008 45,453 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 45,450 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 45,351 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 45,331 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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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GBW 504V is a 1993 Yamaha Tricycle in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1993 Yamaha Tricycle models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 31,848 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 GBW 504V, 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 33 years old, this Yamaha Tricycle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GBW 504V registered?

GBW 504V is a 1993 Yamaha Tricycle, first registered on 27 August 1993.

Is GBW 504V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBW 504V shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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