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F898 DMA

1988 Yamaha Unknown

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,779 mi
Last recorded23,779 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Yamaha Unknown19,291 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF898 DMA
MakeYamaha
ModelUnknown
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 23,779 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 23,516 miles

clutch lever condition

Pass 12 Mar 2021 22,750 miles

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

clutch lever

Pass 24 May 2019 21,769 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

gear change lever loose

Fail 22 May 2019 21,766 miles

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

gear change lever loose

Pass 18 May 2018 20,741 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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F898 DMA is a 1988 Yamaha Unknown in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F898 DMA registered?

F898 DMA is a 1988 Yamaha Unknown, first registered on 23 August 1988.

Is F898 DMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F898 DMA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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