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R159 OPR

1998 Yamaha Unknown

Orange Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,399 mi
Last recorded7,399 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Unknown16,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR159 OPR
MakeYamaha
ModelUnknown
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 7,399 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 5,913 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 5,913 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

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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R159 OPR is a 1998 Yamaha Unknown in Orange with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 16,590 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 28 years old, this Yamaha Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R159 OPR registered?

R159 OPR is a 1998 Yamaha Unknown, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is R159 OPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R159 OPR shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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