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LSK 505S

1978 Yamaha Tricycle

Blue Petrol 747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

30,891 mi
Last recorded30,891 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLSK 505S
MakeYamaha
ModelTricycle
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine747cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 30,891 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 30,857 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 30,535 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 30,393 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 30,393 miles

Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (2.5.A.3b)

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 May 2008 43,745 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

welding on structure is of poor quality

Pass 15 May 2008 43,745 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

welding on structure is of poor quality

Pass 23 Aug 2007 43,460 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 43,078 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 43,078 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering control restriction of the free movement of the steering (9.2.2a)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Tricycle?

Based on 1,538 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
499
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector missing 24
Stop lamp not working 22
position lamp(s) missing 18
brake recording little or no effort 17
brake binding 17
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LSK 505S is a 1978 Yamaha Tricycle in Blue with a 747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

The most common reason a Yamaha Tricycle fails its MOT is reflector missing, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LSK 505S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Tricycle typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 48 years old, this Yamaha Tricycle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LSK 505S registered?

LSK 505S is a 1978 Yamaha Tricycle, first registered on 1 July 1978.

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