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N378 KAT

1996 Yamaha Unknown

Black Petrol 239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,513 mi
Last recorded36,513 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Unknown15,822 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN378 KAT
MakeYamaha
ModelUnknown
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine239cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 36,513 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2026 36,513 miles

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 7,508 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 17,151 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2023 10,898 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 9,289 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 9,288 miles

Chain guard missing

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 6,869 miles

Chain guard missing

Nearside Front mudguard bracket damaged

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 3,607 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 11 Jun 2018 8,515 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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N378 KAT is a 1996 Yamaha Unknown in Black with a 239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 15,822 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 30 years old, this Yamaha Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N378 KAT registered?

N378 KAT is a 1996 Yamaha Unknown, first registered on 13 July 1996.

Is N378 KAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N378 KAT shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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