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L479 XBX

1998 Yamaha Unknown

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,338 mi
Last recorded25,338 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Unknown16,590 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL479 XBX
MakeYamaha
ModelUnknown
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 25,338 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 25,245 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 24,919 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 24,919 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working with front or rear controls (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 23,416 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake reaction bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2021 23,416 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake reaction bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 23,084 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 23,016 miles

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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L479 XBX is a 1998 Yamaha Unknown in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 16,590 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 28 years old, this Yamaha Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L479 XBX registered?

L479 XBX is a 1998 Yamaha Unknown, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is L479 XBX safe to buy?

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