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L420 CVR

1993 Yamaha Trike

Purple Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

23,178 mi
Last recorded23,178 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Trike27,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL420 CVR
MakeYamaha
ModelTrike
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc
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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 23,178 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 23,167 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 23,152 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 23,073 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 23,067 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 22,955 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 22,955 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 22,785 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 22,495 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 22,350 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 22,080 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 22,080 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 21,739 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 21,247 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 20,904 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 20,553 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 20,031 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 20,031 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 19,671 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 19,671 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 18,882 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 18,460 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 17,974 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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L420 CVR is a 1993 Yamaha Trike in Purple with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 L420 CVR, 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 L420 CVR registered?

L420 CVR is a 1993 Yamaha Trike, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L420 CVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L420 CVR shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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