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XLJ 156X

1996 Yamaha Trike

Red Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,623 mi
Last recorded59,623 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Trike19,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLJ 156X
MakeYamaha
ModelTrike
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 59,623 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 59,602 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 1,886 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 1,886 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 1,886 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 23,410 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 22,807 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 22,784 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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XLJ 156X is a 1996 Yamaha Trike in Red with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XLJ 156X, 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 XLJ 156X registered?

XLJ 156X is a 1996 Yamaha Trike, first registered on 24 October 1996.

Is XLJ 156X safe to buy?

The MOT history for XLJ 156X shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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