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F209 FTA

1988 Yamaha Unknown

White Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

84,184 mi
Last recorded84,184 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1988 Yamaha Unknown19,291 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF209 FTA
MakeYamaha
ModelUnknown
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 84,184 miles

drive shaft slight play

Fail 24 Apr 2025 84,184 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

drive shaft slight play

Fail 18 Nov 2024 84,184 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

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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F209 FTA is a 1988 Yamaha Unknown in White with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 F209 FTA registered?

F209 FTA is a 1988 Yamaha Unknown, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F209 FTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F209 FTA shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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