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P970 RWY

1996 Yamaha Unknown

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

5,171 mi
Last recorded5,171 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Unknown15,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP970 RWY
MakeYamaha
ModelUnknown
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 5,171 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 4,726 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2022 4,476 miles
Fail 28 May 2022 4,476 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 4,193 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2021 4,193 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure Number plate snapped in half and swinging (0.1 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 3,670 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 2,729 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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P970 RWY is a 1996 Yamaha Unknown in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P970 RWY registered?

P970 RWY is a 1996 Yamaha Unknown, first registered on 15 August 1996.

Is P970 RWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P970 RWY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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