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N729 ARW

1996 Yamaha Unknown

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

8,768 mi
Last recorded8,768 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Unknown15,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN729 ARW
MakeYamaha
ModelUnknown
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 8,768 miles

Front Fork dust caps cracking.

Main beam waring indictor not illuminating.

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

Nearside Gear lever slightly bent.

Fail 20 Feb 2026 8,768 miles

Front Fork dust caps cracking.

Main beam waring indictor not illuminating.

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

Nearside Gear lever slightly bent.

Offside Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Brake lever (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 8,015 miles

Please note main beam indictor not working.

Fail 20 Jan 2025 8,015 miles

Please note main beam indictor not working.

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing Split pin missing. (5.2.1 (d))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 7,437 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 4,998 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 4,998 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

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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N729 ARW is a 1996 Yamaha Unknown in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N729 ARW registered?

N729 ARW is a 1996 Yamaha Unknown, first registered on 1 July 1996.

Is N729 ARW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N729 ARW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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