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XEO 278T

1979 Yamaha Unknown

Black Petrol 653cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1979 Yamaha Unknown13,532 mi
4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEO 278T
MakeYamaha
ModelUnknown
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine653cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019
Fail 15 Apr 2019

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017
Pass 29 Apr 2016

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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XEO 278T is a 1979 Yamaha Unknown in Black with a 653cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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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How do I check the history of XEO 278T?

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What year was XEO 278T registered?

XEO 278T is a 1979 Yamaha Unknown, first registered on 25 July 1979.

Is XEO 278T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XEO 278T 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.

Does XEO 278T have outstanding finance?

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