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R551 SLB

1998 Yamaha Trike

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

43,427 mi
Last recorded43,427 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Trike19,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR551 SLB
MakeYamaha
ModelTrike
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 43,427 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 43,131 miles

Front tyre cut

Fail 16 Sep 2014 13,117 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 42,500 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 31 May 2013 42,454 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 38,947 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 36,067 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 34,504 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 34,504 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 32,420 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 32,420 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 31,218 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 31,218 miles

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.

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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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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