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P727 XLJ

1996 Yamaha Trike

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

26,975 mi
Last recorded26,975 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Trike19,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP727 XLJ
MakeYamaha
ModelTrike
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 26,975 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 26,350 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 25,754 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 24,563 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 23,215 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 21,614 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 21,614 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 21,470 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 21,392 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 21,291 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 21,104 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 20,957 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 19,928 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 19,358 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 19,358 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 19,323 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 19,166 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 19,150 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 18,750 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 18,141 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 17,075 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 16,263 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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P727 XLJ is a 1996 Yamaha Trike in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 P727 XLJ, 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 P727 XLJ registered?

P727 XLJ is a 1996 Yamaha Trike, first registered on 1 September 1996.

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