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BCV 713T

1978 Yamaha Unknown

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

383 mi
Last recorded383 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 1978 Yamaha Unknown15,112 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCV 713T
MakeYamaha
ModelUnknown
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2022 383 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens seriously defective incorrect light units fitted (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Horn not working missing (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Engine mounting/bracket missing lower bolt (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank so insecure there is a risk of fire (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing ()

Front tyre contaminated with fork oil

Nearside ht lead rubbing on fuel tank

fuel tank outlet repaired with metal compound

fuel tank outlet rubbing on cylinder head

How Reliable is the Yamaha Unknown?

Based on 20,218 MOT tests across 8,531 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
257
Miles/Year
52
Year Lifespan
8,531
On UK Roads
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BCV 713T is a 1978 Yamaha Unknown in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1978 Yamaha Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 15,112 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Yamaha Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 52 years. At 48 years old, this Yamaha Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BCV 713T registered?

BCV 713T is a 1978 Yamaha Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is BCV 713T safe to buy?

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