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P966 JOL

1997 Yamaha Unknown

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,875 mi
Last recorded21,875 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Unknown18,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP966 JOL
MakeYamaha
ModelUnknown
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2026 21,875 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 21,746 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 21,377 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 20,384 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2021 20,055 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 19,987 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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P966 JOL is a 1997 Yamaha Unknown in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 18,225 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 29 years old, this Yamaha Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P966 JOL registered?

P966 JOL is a 1997 Yamaha Unknown, first registered on 8 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P966 JOL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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