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K168 MGF

1993 Yamaha Trike

Purple Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

30,465 mi
Last recorded30,465 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Trike27,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK168 MGF
MakeYamaha
ModelTrike
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 30,465 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 30,448 miles

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

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

Rear Brake linkage locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 30,349 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 30,333 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 30,091 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 May 2009 29,643 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 29,611 miles

Offside Front shock absorber leaking oil (9.2.7b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 21 May 2008 29,051 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 28,774 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 28,765 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pedal operating lever not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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K168 MGF is a 1993 Yamaha Trike in Purple with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1993 Yamaha Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 27,771 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 K168 MGF, 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 33 years old, this Yamaha Trike is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K168 MGF registered?

K168 MGF is a 1993 Yamaha Trike, first registered on 6 January 1993.

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