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VAV 303X

1982 Yamaha Trike

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

1,273 mi
Last recorded1,273 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 1982 Yamaha Trike33,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAV 303X
MakeYamaha
ModelTrike
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 1,273 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Fail 10 Feb 2012 60,314 miles

Brake back plate(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 60,314 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 59,758 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 59,583 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 59,370 miles

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 59,370 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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VAV 303X is a 1982 Yamaha Trike in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1982 Yamaha Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 33,695 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 VAV 303X, 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 44 years old, this Yamaha Trike is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VAV 303X registered?

VAV 303X is a 1982 Yamaha Trike, first registered on 2 January 1982.

Is VAV 303X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAV 303X shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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