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N497 BNN

1996 Yamaha Unknown

Black Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

15,991 mi
Last recorded15,991 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Unknown15,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN497 BNN
MakeYamaha
ModelUnknown
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 15,991 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 15,972 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 15,972 miles

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (5.2.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 15,954 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush monoshock link slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 15,927 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension rod ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 15,846 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 15,846 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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N497 BNN is a 1996 Yamaha Unknown in Black with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N497 BNN registered?

N497 BNN is a 1996 Yamaha Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N497 BNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N497 BNN 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.

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