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R356 NLJ

1998 Yamaha Unknown

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,993 mi
Last recorded13,993 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Unknown16,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR356 NLJ
MakeYamaha
ModelUnknown
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 13,993 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Slight oil contamination on front discs

Pass 31 Mar 2025 26 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 26 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 12,262 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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R356 NLJ is a 1998 Yamaha Unknown in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R356 NLJ registered?

R356 NLJ is a 1998 Yamaha Unknown, first registered on 5 February 1998.

Is R356 NLJ safe to buy?

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