CarVerify

Free Car Check

P657 SFM

1997 Yamaha Tricycle

Green Petrol 892cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,818 mi
Last recorded43,818 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Tricycle27,522 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP657 SFM
MakeYamaha
ModelTricycle
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc
View full Yamaha Tricycle reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2025 43,818 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just meets minimum requirements (Borderline pass) Advise replacement soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 43,031 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 42,151 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 40,755 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 38,555 miles

Handbrake lever has very little reserve travel

Pass 21 May 2020 37,348 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 34,950 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 32,209 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 29,050 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 28,556 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 28,489 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 28,099 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 27,946 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 27,797 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 27,522 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 27,167 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 26,742 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 25,921 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 24,589 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 22,175 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
Full Yamaha Tricycle reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P657 SFM is a 1997 Yamaha Tricycle in Green with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Tricycle models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 27,522 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Tricycle fails its MOT is reflector missing, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P657 SFM, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha Tricycle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P657 SFM?

You can check the full history of P657 SFM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P657 SFM registered?

P657 SFM is a 1997 Yamaha Tricycle, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P657 SFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P657 SFM shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P657 SFM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P657 SFM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.