Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Yamaha Mwd 300 Tricity 300?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2021 Yamaha Mwd 300 Tricity 300?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2021 Yamaha Mwd 300 Tricity 300?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2021 Yamaha Mwd 300 Tricity 300 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 131 vehicles, the 2021 Yamaha Mwd 300 Tricity 300 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 80.8%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2021 Yamaha Mwd 300 Tricity 300?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Yamaha Mwd 300 Tricity 300 (2021)

131 real MOT outcomes analysed • 80.8% first-time pass rate

2021 Yamaha Mwd 300 Tricity 300

CarHunch analysed 131 real MOT records for the 2021 Yamaha Mwd 300 Tricity 300. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.

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The 2021 Yamaha Tricity 300 posts an 80.8% first-time pass rate, marginally ahead of the UK average of 80%, suggesting reliable baseline engineering with very few dangerous defects recorded at just 4.6% of vehicles. This three-wheeler handles MOT testing about as well as most vehicles on the road, with no meaningful reliability concerns flagged by the data.

At 9,596 miles average for a three-year-old machine, these Triaxis have been ridden fairly lightly, which partially explains the low failure rate of 0.12 per vehicle and modest advisory count of 0.6—typical wear items rather than systemic problems. If you're considering one, prioritise a pre-purchase inspection of brake components and tyre condition, as these tend to accumulate the advisories on three-wheelers, but the overall picture is one of sound dependability.

We have limited data for the 2021 Yamaha Mwd 300 Tricity 300 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

80.8%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

4.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.12

Over 1.7 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 3k–15k

For context

These stats describe 131 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Before you buy a 2021 Yamaha Mwd 300 Tricity 300

Based on MOT data from 131 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 4.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (98%)	129	80.5%	0.12

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Yamaha Mwd 300 Tricity 300 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

6,458

typical

3,167

low mileage

15,366

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Yamaha Mwd 300 Tricity 300 vehicles fall between 3,167 and 15,366 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 3,167 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 3,167–15,366 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Yamaha Mwd 300 Tricity 300s sit.

⚠ Over 20,744 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.12

Avg failures per vehicle

0.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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