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F840 NRK

1988 Yamaha Unknown

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

19,117 mi
Last recorded19,117 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Yamaha Unknown19,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF840 NRK
MakeYamaha
ModelUnknown
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 19,117 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 19,094 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2025 18,871 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 18,848 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2023 18,449 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 18,435 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 18,433 miles

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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F840 NRK is a 1988 Yamaha Unknown in Red with a 749cc 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 F840 NRK registered?

F840 NRK is a 1988 Yamaha Unknown, first registered on 28 September 1988.

Is F840 NRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F840 NRK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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