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SAA 281T

1979 Yamaha Unknown

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,555 mi
Last recorded48,555 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Yamaha Unknown13,532 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAA 281T
MakeYamaha
ModelUnknown
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 48,555 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 48,269 miles

Centre stand mount missing from frame

Front Brake caliper very close to fork leg

Front Brake disc tab washer broken on one bolt

Front Brake flexi hose chaffed

Indicators not fitted at time of test

Fail 9 Jun 2018 48,264 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Fork leg (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre stand mount missing from frame

Front Brake caliper very close to fork leg

Front Brake disc tab washer broken on one bolt

Front Brake flexi hose chaffed

Indicators not fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Apr 2017 47,925 miles

Centre stand bracket broken off frame

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front brake calliper carrier very close to brake disc

Fuel cap seal perished

advised front brake slight binding not ecessive

Fail 12 Apr 2017 47,923 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Centre stand bracket broken off frame

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front brake calliper carrier very close to brake disc

Fuel cap seal perished

Pass 25 Apr 2016 47,550 miles

advised no indicator fitted

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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SAA 281T is a 1979 Yamaha Unknown in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Yamaha Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 13,532 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 47 years old, this Yamaha Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SAA 281T is a 1979 Yamaha Unknown, first registered on 12 May 1979.

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