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J493 DHV

1992 Yamaha Unknown

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

7,609 mi
Last recorded7,609 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Yamaha Unknown14,802 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ493 DHV
MakeYamaha
ModelUnknown
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 7,609 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 7,442 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre Sidewall Perished

Pass 29 Jun 2020 7,353 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 24 Jun 2020 7,352 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 18 May 2018 6,066 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 6,059 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Fail 3 May 2018 6,039 miles

Front Brake component has an inadequate repair (3.1.5)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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J493 DHV is a 1992 Yamaha Unknown in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1992 Yamaha Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 14,802 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 34 years old, this Yamaha Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J493 DHV registered?

J493 DHV is a 1992 Yamaha Unknown, first registered on 21 February 1992.

Is J493 DHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J493 DHV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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