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R959 KAW

1998 Yamaha Unknown

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,696 mi
Last recorded51,696 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Unknown16,590 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR959 KAW
MakeYamaha
ModelUnknown
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 51,696 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 49,645 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 49,645 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 29,191 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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R959 KAW is a 1998 Yamaha Unknown in Red with a 599cc 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 R959 KAW registered?

R959 KAW is a 1998 Yamaha Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R959 KAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R959 KAW shows 4 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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