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N940 HGJ

1996 Yamaha Trike

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

12,851 mi
Last recorded12,851 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Trike19,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN940 HGJ
MakeYamaha
ModelTrike
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 12,851 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 12,825 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 11,822 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 9,828 miles

exhaust fouling framework at rear when suspension depressed

Fail 20 Jul 2011 9,812 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Front Headlamp aim too high (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)

exhaust fouling framework at rear when suspension depressed

Pass 26 Jan 2010 9,160 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 9,160 miles

Centre Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 8,864 miles

tape on headlamp

Fail 15 Sep 2009 8,864 miles

Centre Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 8,806 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 8,806 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 8,383 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 7,579 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 7,579 miles

Front Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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N940 HGJ is a 1996 Yamaha Trike in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N940 HGJ, 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 N940 HGJ registered?

N940 HGJ is a 1996 Yamaha Trike, first registered on 9 May 1996.

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