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E65 YDS

1988 Yamaha Unknown

Red Petrol 98cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

22,924 mi
Last recorded22,924 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Yamaha Unknown19,291 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE65 YDS
MakeYamaha
ModelUnknown
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine98cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 22,924 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 22,834 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 22,330 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 21,913 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 21,913 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 21,575 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 21,454 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 21,453 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2016 21,452 miles

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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E65 YDS is a 1988 Yamaha Unknown in Red with a 98cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1988 Yamaha Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 19,291 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 38 years old, this Yamaha Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E65 YDS registered?

E65 YDS is a 1988 Yamaha Unknown, first registered on 1 March 1988.

Is E65 YDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E65 YDS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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