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LEW 501W

1981 Yamaha Unknown

Silver Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10 mi
Last recorded10 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 1981 Yamaha Unknown14,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEW 501W
MakeYamaha
ModelUnknown
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 10 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 2 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pedal pivot has excessive free play (1.1.1 (b))

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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LEW 501W is a 1981 Yamaha Unknown in Silver with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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.

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What year was LEW 501W registered?

LEW 501W is a 1981 Yamaha Unknown, first registered on 18 June 1981.

Is LEW 501W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LEW 501W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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