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N717 MHY

1996 Yamaha Trike

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

28,648 mi
Last recorded28,648 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Trike19,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN717 MHY
MakeYamaha
ModelTrike
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 28,648 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 27,922 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 27,341 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 26,741 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 26,290 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 25,921 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 25,670 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 24,217 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 23,344 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 22,033 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 20,218 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 17,704 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 15,196 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 13,437 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 11,535 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 8,915 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 6,737 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 6,737 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2009 3,643 miles

tricycle weight 420kg on file

Pass 25 Feb 2008 3,628 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 3,543 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 3,510 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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N717 MHY is a 1996 Yamaha Trike in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 N717 MHY, 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 N717 MHY registered?

N717 MHY is a 1996 Yamaha Trike, first registered on 3 May 1996.

Is N717 MHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N717 MHY shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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