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J494 DNW

1992 Yamaha Unknown

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

12,020 mi
Last recorded12,020 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 1992 Yamaha Unknown14,802 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ494 DNW
MakeYamaha
ModelUnknown
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 12,020 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 11,737 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Sep 2023 11,737 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition no baffle fitted to silencer (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 11,430 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 11,430 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 11,099 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 11,099 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 10,953 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

slight bind on front brake

Pass 17 Sep 2020 10,953 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

slight bind on front brake

Fail 17 Sep 2020 10,950 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

slight bind on front brake

Pass 5 Apr 2019 10,793 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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J494 DNW is a 1992 Yamaha Unknown in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J494 DNW registered?

J494 DNW is a 1992 Yamaha Unknown, first registered on 15 May 1992.

Is J494 DNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J494 DNW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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