CarVerify

Free Car Check

KYW 685X

1981 Yamaha Unknown

Red Petrol 347cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

15,287 mi
Last recorded15,287 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2021
Typical for 1981 Yamaha Unknown14,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYW 685X
MakeYamaha
ModelUnknown
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine347cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2021 15,287 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 15,175 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 14,999 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 14,999 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 14,839 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear tyre has light perishing on side walls

Pass 21 May 2016 14,623 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

rear tyre has light side wall perishing/cracking starting

Fail 21 May 2016 14,623 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

rear tyre has light side wall perishing/cracking starting

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
Full Yamaha Unknown reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KYW 685X is a 1981 Yamaha Unknown in Red with a 347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 14,108 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 45 years old, this Yamaha Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KYW 685X?

You can check the full history of KYW 685X by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KYW 685X registered?

KYW 685X is a 1981 Yamaha Unknown, first registered on 30 September 1981.

Is KYW 685X safe to buy?

The MOT history for KYW 685X shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KYW 685X have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KYW 685X. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.