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G298 CCS

1989 Yamaha Unknown

Red Petrol 98cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

33,486 mi
Last recorded33,486 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Yamaha Unknown19,907 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG298 CCS
MakeYamaha
ModelUnknown
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine98cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 33,486 miles

centre stand not safe

exhaust loud

horn poor sound quality

Fail 16 Oct 2025 33,473 miles

Front Wheel spindle locking device missing no split pin (5.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

centre stand not safe

exhaust loud

horn poor sound quality

Pass 23 Sep 2024 33,194 miles

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

Nearside FOOT REST BENT

Offside Front BRAKE LEVER SHORTENED

REAR BRAKE PEDAL FOULING CENTRE STAND SPRING

Fail 19 Sep 2024 33,171 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALLS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside FOOT REST BENT

Offside Front BRAKE LEVER SHORTENED

REAR BRAKE PEDAL FOULING CENTRE STAND SPRING

Pass 9 Sep 2023 32,739 miles

Front front fork selas slight misting

Pass 7 Jul 2022 32,027 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 32,019 miles

Brake performance not tested trailing arm broken (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached split / broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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G298 CCS is a 1989 Yamaha Unknown in Red with a 98cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 19,907 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 37 years old, this Yamaha Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G298 CCS registered?

G298 CCS is a 1989 Yamaha Unknown, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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