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GBW 627V

1997 Yamaha Unknown

Black Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,004 mi
Last recorded45,004 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Unknown18,225 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBW 627V
MakeYamaha
ModelUnknown
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 45,004 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 45,004 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 41,849 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 39,041 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 37,017 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 37,016 miles

Chain guard insecure missing (6.2.1c)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working and rear (1.5.1c)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

dip switch works wrong way round ( high is dip)

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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GBW 627V is a 1997 Yamaha Unknown in Black with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 18,225 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 29 years old, this Yamaha Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GBW 627V registered?

GBW 627V is a 1997 Yamaha Unknown, first registered on 15 October 1997.

Is GBW 627V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBW 627V shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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