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C843 NHJ

1996 Yamaha Unknown

Black Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,491 mi
Last recorded4,491 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Unknown15,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC843 NHJ
MakeYamaha
ModelUnknown
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 4,491 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 4,406 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 4,341 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 4,190 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 3,924 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 3,924 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 35,390 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 35,390 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Fail 11 Mar 2017 35,304 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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C843 NHJ is a 1996 Yamaha Unknown in Black with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 15,822 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 30 years old, this Yamaha Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C843 NHJ registered?

C843 NHJ is a 1996 Yamaha Unknown, first registered on 6 August 1996.

Is C843 NHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C843 NHJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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