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N970 VVV

1996 Yamaha Trike

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,427 mi
Last recorded14,427 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Trike19,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN970 VVV
MakeYamaha
ModelTrike
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 14,427 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 14,427 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 14,360 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 14,330 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 14,250 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 14,177 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 14,094 miles

Centre Rear rear gauards close to rear tyyes

Pass 8 Aug 2013 14,059 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 13,714 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 Aug 2007 13,591 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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N970 VVV is a 1996 Yamaha Trike in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N970 VVV, 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 N970 VVV registered?

N970 VVV is a 1996 Yamaha Trike, first registered on 3 February 1996.

Is N970 VVV safe to buy?

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