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K43 HCL

1992 Yamaha Trike

Blue Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

33,270 mi
Last recorded33,270 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 1992 Yamaha Trike29,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK43 HCL
MakeYamaha
ModelTrike
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 33,270 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 38,270 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2019 33,262 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 May 2019 33,262 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability PROPSHAFT BOLTS LOOSE (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2017 32,911 miles

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

Rear Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 3mm (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 32,903 miles

SLIGHT CRACKING OF SEALING WASHER ON FUEL CAP

Pass 23 Apr 2015 32,459 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2015 32,451 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2014 32,173 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 32,163 miles

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a missing flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (9.2.2a)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 31,666 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 31,175 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 30,310 miles

front tyre silght cracking

Pass 4 Apr 2009 29,918 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 29,910 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 29,239 miles

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 29,239 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 28,792 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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K43 HCL is a 1992 Yamaha Trike in Blue with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1992 Yamaha Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 29,335 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 K43 HCL, 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 34 years old, this Yamaha Trike is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K43 HCL registered?

K43 HCL is a 1992 Yamaha Trike, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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