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R501 NDS

1997 Yamaha Unknown

White Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

5,729 mi
Last recorded5,729 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Unknown18,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR501 NDS
MakeYamaha
ModelUnknown
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2022 5,729 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

All brake hoses cover in a wrap so full inspection could not be completed

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all indicators flash rate is too high (4.4.4 (a))

High beam tell tale illuminates when dip beam is active

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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R501 NDS is a 1997 Yamaha Unknown in White with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 R501 NDS registered?

R501 NDS is a 1997 Yamaha Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R501 NDS safe to buy?

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