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N988 VVV

1996 Yamaha Trike

Purple Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,515 mi
Last recorded7,515 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Trike19,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN988 VVV
MakeYamaha
ModelTrike
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 12 Sep 2025 7,515 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 7,495 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 7,480 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 7,443 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017
Pass 15 Sep 2016 7,378 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 6,561 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 6,046 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 5,611 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 5,045 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 4,565 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 3,861 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 3,517 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 2,629 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 2,329 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 1,135 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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N988 VVV is a 1996 Yamaha Trike in Purple with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N988 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 N988 VVV registered?

N988 VVV is a 1996 Yamaha Trike, first registered on 13 January 1996.

Is N988 VVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N988 VVV shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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