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E787 NME

1988 Yamaha Unknown

Red Petrol 97cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,296 mi
Last recorded22,296 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Yamaha Unknown19,291 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE787 NME
MakeYamaha
ModelUnknown
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine97cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 22,296 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 22,205 miles

Front Both Front Shocks Pitted but not leaking

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 22,202 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Header (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Both Front Shocks Pitted but not leaking

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 22,184 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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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E787 NME is a 1988 Yamaha Unknown in Red with a 97cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E787 NME registered?

E787 NME is a 1988 Yamaha Unknown, first registered on 5 February 1988.

Is E787 NME safe to buy?

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