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F818 GCH

1988 Yamaha Unknown

White Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,966 mi
Last recorded29,966 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Yamaha Unknown19,291 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF818 GCH
MakeYamaha
ModelUnknown
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 29,966 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Exhaust holed but not seriously leaking or noisy

Fail 25 Jul 2025 29,959 miles

Rear Wheel spindle locking device ineffective Split pin missing from rear castle nut (5.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lock nut missing from front brake lever

Offside Exhaust holed but not seriously leaking or noisy

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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F818 GCH is a 1988 Yamaha Unknown in White with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F818 GCH registered?

F818 GCH is a 1988 Yamaha Unknown, first registered on 2 August 1988.

Is F818 GCH safe to buy?

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