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JRV 540X

1982 Yamaha Trike

Black Petrol 653cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

70,265 mi
Last recorded70,265 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 1982 Yamaha Trike33,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRV 540X
MakeYamaha
ModelTrike
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine653cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 70,265 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2025 70,265 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 70,073 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 69,745 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 16,061 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 15,977 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2017 15,501 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 14,895 miles

Exhaust noisy

Hazard warning flashing rapid

Pass 31 Aug 2015 13,901 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2014 12,961 miles

front tyre perished no cords exposed time test

Pass 23 Aug 2013 12,911 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 31,828 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 31,754 miles

frame slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2010 31,389 miles

frame slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2009 31,106 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 31,027 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 31,027 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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JRV 540X is a 1982 Yamaha Trike in Black with a 653cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JRV 540X, 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 JRV 540X registered?

JRV 540X is a 1982 Yamaha Trike, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is JRV 540X safe to buy?

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