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P281 EAN

1996 Yamaha Unknown

Black Other 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,705 mi
Last recorded40,705 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Unknown15,822 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP281 EAN
MakeYamaha
ModelUnknown
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine849cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 40,705 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 40,053 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 39,935 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 39,924 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 39,612 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 38,710 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 38,571 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 38,330 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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P281 EAN is a 1996 Yamaha Unknown in Black with a 849cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P281 EAN registered?

P281 EAN is a 1996 Yamaha Unknown, first registered on 22 October 1996.

Is P281 EAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P281 EAN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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