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VYB 172W

1981 Yamaha Unknown

Red Petrol 347cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5 mi
Last recorded5 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1981 Yamaha Unknown14,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYB 172W
MakeYamaha
ModelUnknown
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine347cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 5 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 5 miles

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

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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VYB 172W is a 1981 Yamaha Unknown in Red with a 347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 14,108 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 45 years old, this Yamaha Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VYB 172W registered?

VYB 172W is a 1981 Yamaha Unknown, first registered on 27 March 1981.

Is VYB 172W safe to buy?

The MOT history for VYB 172W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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