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RTU 896V

1980 Yamaha Unknown

Black Petrol 171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2021
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,504 mi
Last recorded18,504 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2020
Typical for 1980 Yamaha Unknown17,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTU 896V
MakeYamaha
ModelUnknown
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine171cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2020 18,504 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2020 18,504 miles

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling set (2.4 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2016 18,047 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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RTU 896V is a 1980 Yamaha Unknown in Black with a 171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 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 RTU 896V registered?

RTU 896V is a 1980 Yamaha Unknown, first registered on 1 March 1980.

Is RTU 896V safe to buy?

The MOT history for RTU 896V shows 3 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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