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R476 RCW

1997 Yamaha Unknown

Orange Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,899 mi
Last recorded6,899 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Unknown18,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR476 RCW
MakeYamaha
ModelUnknown
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2023 6,899 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 6,775 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 6,662 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2021 6,661 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 6,430 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 6,214 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 6,214 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 5,514 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 5,514 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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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R476 RCW is a 1997 Yamaha Unknown in Orange with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 29 years old, this Yamaha Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R476 RCW registered?

R476 RCW is a 1997 Yamaha Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R476 RCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R476 RCW shows 9 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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