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E896 KVN

1988 Yamaha Unknown

Green Petrol 608cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,358 mi
Last recorded35,358 miles
Recorded on20 May 2023
Typical for 1988 Yamaha Unknown19,291 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE896 KVN
MakeYamaha
ModelUnknown
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine608cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2023 35,358 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 35,094 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively sprocket carrier bearing has slight play. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 34,741 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 34,741 miles

Fuel cap leaking Fuel cap seal repositioned (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake lever insecure Front brake lever pivot bolt lock nut missing {replaced} (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 33,547 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2017 33,547 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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E896 KVN is a 1988 Yamaha Unknown in Green with a 608cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E896 KVN registered?

E896 KVN is a 1988 Yamaha Unknown, first registered on 8 January 1988.

Is E896 KVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E896 KVN shows 6 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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