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Q492VMR

1996 Yamaha Trike

Black Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,663 mi
Last recorded15,663 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Trike19,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ492VMR
MakeYamaha
ModelTrike
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 15,663 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 15,634 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both (9.2.7b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 15,487 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 15,467 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

cable joiners fitted but efficient

oil around front calipers but no leak detected

Pass 26 Sep 2008 15,467 miles

fork seals damp

o/s rear wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 25 Sep 2008 15,467 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fork seals damp

o/s rear wheel bearing slight noise

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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Q492VMR is a 1996 Yamaha Trike in Black with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Q492VMR, 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 Q492VMR registered?

Q492VMR is a 1996 Yamaha Trike, first registered on 1 October 1996.

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