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N839 HBY

1996 Yamaha Tricycle

Grey Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,405 mi
Last recorded66,405 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Tricycle27,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN839 HBY
MakeYamaha
ModelTricycle
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 66,405 miles

Headbearing slightly stiff

Pass 15 Mar 2024 65,909 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 65,883 miles

n/s parking brake cable frayed

Pass 25 Jun 2021 65,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 65,820 miles

Handlebar excessively deformed (2.2.1 (e) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Aug 2016 65,610 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense, stone chip (1.7.5a)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing rear mono shock (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion frame in various places (6.1.A.1)

o/s and n/s rear brakes binding slightly,, recommend check

o/s rear fairing cracked

Pass 1 Jul 2015 65,024 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

offside rear brake binding slightly...recommend check

offside rear fairing,slight crack

offside rear footbrake performance lower than nearside,, recommend check

Pass 9 Jul 2014 64,386 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres,, tread cracking slightly

rear mono shock slightly corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2014 64,377 miles

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (9.2.4)

both rear tyres tread cracking slightly

rear shock absorber slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2013 63,426 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 63,019 miles

Front suspension assembly component slightly corroded. (9.2.5d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 62,472 miles

advise condition of handbrake cables.

front brake binding slightly

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 10 Mar 2011 62,463 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rtear brakes binding slightly

Pass 1 Apr 2010 61,714 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine nearside front oil pipe/hose oil contamination

rear axle offside slight oil contamination

Fail 1 Apr 2010 61,714 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine nearside front oil pipe/hose oil contamination

rear axle offside slight oil contamination

Pass 16 Dec 2008 60,856 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advance handbrake travel

Fail 10 Dec 2008 60,937 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (9.2.4)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Centre Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

advance handbrake travel

Pass 31 Oct 2007 59,935 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (9.2.4)

Fail 31 Oct 2007 59,935 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (9.2.4)

Fail 16 Oct 2007 59,927 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Rear Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Rear Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (9.2.4)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 58,333 miles

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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N839 HBY is a 1996 Yamaha Tricycle in Grey with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha Tricycle models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 27,782 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 Yamaha Tricycle fails its MOT is reflector missing, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N839 HBY, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha Tricycle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N839 HBY is a 1996 Yamaha Tricycle, first registered on 17 May 1996.

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