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Q178RAR

2005 Yamaha Trike

Black Petrol 700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

5,024 mi
Last recorded5,024 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Trike21,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ178RAR
MakeYamaha
ModelTrike
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2020 5,024 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 4,967 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 4,836 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber slightly loose in mounting

Fail 15 Aug 2016 4,831 miles

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front shock absorber slightly loose in mounting

Pass 10 Aug 2015 4,322 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 4,322 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2014 4,322 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 4,322 miles

Lower Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (9.2.4)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 4,322 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 4,273 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 3,880 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 2,534 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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Q178RAR is a 2005 Yamaha Trike in Black with a 700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 21,626 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 Q178RAR, 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 21 years old, this Yamaha Trike is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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Q178RAR is a 2005 Yamaha Trike, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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