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RPU 980W

1980 Yamaha Unknown

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,441 mi
Last recorded2,441 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1980 Yamaha Unknown17,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPU 980W
MakeYamaha
ModelUnknown
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 13 Jul 2026 2,441 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 1,163 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 643 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 6 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 23,416 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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RPU 980W is a 1980 Yamaha Unknown in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 17,066 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Yamaha Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 52 years. At 46 years old, this Yamaha Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RPU 980W registered?

RPU 980W is a 1980 Yamaha Unknown, first registered on 19 August 1980.

Is RPU 980W safe to buy?

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