Yamaha Trike
Three-wheelerFrom 222 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, a direction indicator lamp missing and inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, caused 6 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 6 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 5 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 4 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 4 |
| brake performance unable to be tested | 3 |
| service brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 3 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 3 |
| parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value | 3 |
| audible warning inoperative | 3 |
| steering head bearings have excessive wear or play | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 25% of Trike failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 22.2% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £101.
Typical mileage
Half of all Trikes tested had between 17,107 and 38,270 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 26,930 median miles, the Trike has 0.062 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Yamaha models
| Yamaha Mt | 87.6% |
| Yamaha Gpd125-A Nmax 125 Abs | 80.8% |
| Yamaha Yzf R1 | 87.8% |
| Yamaha Unclassified | 86.6% |
| Yamaha Fzs600 | 83.1% |
Common questions
What is the Yamaha Trike MOT pass rate?
The Yamaha Trike has a 83.3% MOT pass rate based on 222 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Yamaha Trike?
The most common MOT failure on the Yamaha Trike is a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, which caused 6 failures. Other common issues include significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake.
What is the typical mileage of a Yamaha Trike at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Yamaha Trike is 26,930 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 17,107 and 38,270 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.