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L491 TVV

1994 Kawasaki Trike

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

41,859 mi
Last recorded41,859 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki Trike21,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL491 TVV
MakeKawasaki
ModelTrike
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 41,859 miles

os steering rack end play

Pass 8 May 2015 41,859 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 41,859 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 41,859 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 41,859 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 41,859 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 41,859 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Hydraulic brake cylinder locking device missing (3.6.A.2d)

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 41,865 miles

slight free play noted to offside front rack end

Fail 30 Oct 2010 41,859 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 41,859 miles

handbrake could do with adjusting

Fail 13 Aug 2009 41,859 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

handbrake could do with adjusting

Pass 6 Aug 2008 36,479 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 30,645 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 7 Aug 2007 30,645 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 5 Jul 2006 30,293 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2006 30,293 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Trike?

Based on 1,458 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

82.0%
Pass Rate
480
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector missing 22
Stop lamp not working 19
brake recording little or no effort 14
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11
shock absorber leaking oil 11
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L491 TVV is a 1994 Kawasaki Trike in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1994 Kawasaki Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 21,906 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 Kawasaki Trike fails its MOT is reflector missing, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L491 TVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Trike typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 32 years old, this Kawasaki Trike is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L491 TVV registered?

L491 TVV is a 1994 Kawasaki Trike, first registered on 26 April 1994.

Is L491 TVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L491 TVV shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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