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N51 NHW

1996 Yamaha Trike

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

17,797 mi
Last recorded17,797 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Trike19,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN51 NHW
MakeYamaha
ModelTrike
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 17,797 miles

Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 17,792 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 17,758 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 17,634 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 17,266 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 16,535 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 16,535 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Mar 2016 16,066 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 15,676 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 14,770 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 13,610 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 11,826 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 10,713 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 10,155 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 10,155 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 9,949 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 9,636 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 9,271 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2005 8,878 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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N51 NHW is a 1996 Yamaha Trike in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 19,591 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 N51 NHW, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha Trike is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N51 NHW registered?

N51 NHW is a 1996 Yamaha Trike, first registered on 14 June 1996.

Is N51 NHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N51 NHW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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