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UVL 960W

1981 Yamaha Tricycle

Black Petrol 853cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

2,782 mi
Last recorded2,782 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVL 960W
MakeYamaha
ModelTricycle
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine853cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2014 2,782 miles

1 n/s front side light inopperative.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake efficiency 43%: rear brake efficiency 36%: total combined efficiency 79%: hand brake efficiency 39%:

slight play in head stock bearing, efficient at test.

Pass 25 Jul 2013 2,391 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 2,382 miles

Front Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake discs mounting bolts tab washers not tabbed properly.

front brake performance 36%: rear brake performance 37%: total brake performance 73%: hand brake performance 42%:

Pass 18 Jul 2012 2,084 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 1,551 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 1,359 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 62 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Tricycle?

Based on 1,538 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
499
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector missing 24
Stop lamp not working 22
position lamp(s) missing 18
brake recording little or no effort 17
brake binding 17
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UVL 960W is a 1981 Yamaha Tricycle in Black with a 853cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

The most common reason a Yamaha Tricycle fails its MOT is reflector missing, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UVL 960W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Tricycle typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 45 years old, this Yamaha Tricycle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UVL 960W registered?

UVL 960W is a 1981 Yamaha Tricycle, first registered on 12 March 1981.

Is UVL 960W safe to buy?

The MOT history for UVL 960W shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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