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E986 HEV

1988 Yamaha Unknown

Black Petrol 346cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,024 mi
Last recorded54,024 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Yamaha Unknown19,291 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE986 HEV
MakeYamaha
ModelUnknown
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine346cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 54,024 miles

Central Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Central no indicators fitted at time of test

Fail 2 Jun 2026 54,024 miles

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

Central Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Central no indicators fitted at time of test

Pass 8 May 2025 53,806 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

all telltale lights not working

no indicators fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2025 53,806 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

all telltale lights not working

no indicators fitted

Pass 17 May 2023 53,760 miles

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

full beam telltale inoperative

no indicators fitted

no stop switch fitted to front lever

Pass 15 Jun 2022

slight oil leak top end

Pass 18 May 2021

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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E986 HEV is a 1988 Yamaha Unknown in Black with a 346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E986 HEV registered?

E986 HEV is a 1988 Yamaha Unknown, first registered on 26 May 1988.

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