MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,427 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)
Offside Rear Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
rear axle oil leak
Front tyre cut
Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)
Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Hazard warning lamps not fitted (1.4.B.1a)
Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front tyre cut
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)
Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
gear selector insecure
n/s/f indicator deteriorated
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)
Rear Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Yamaha Trike?
Based on 5,593 MOT tests across 523 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R551 SLB is a 1998 Yamaha Trike in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
Across all 1998 Yamaha Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 19,261 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 R551 SLB, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha Trike is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was R551 SLB registered?
R551 SLB is a 1998 Yamaha Trike, first registered on 26 February 1998.
Is R551 SLB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R551 SLB shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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