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A881 JLJ

1984 Yamaha Unknown

Black Petrol 528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

23,501 mi
Last recorded23,501 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1984 Yamaha Unknown14,448 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA881 JLJ
MakeYamaha
ModelUnknown
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 23,501 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 23,495 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 23,483 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 23,472 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 23,461 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 23,314 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 23,314 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2019 23,237 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 23,150 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 22,730 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 22,182 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

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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A881 JLJ is a 1984 Yamaha Unknown in Black with a 528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1984 Yamaha Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 14,448 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 42 years old, this Yamaha Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A881 JLJ registered?

A881 JLJ is a 1984 Yamaha Unknown, first registered on 23 January 1984.

Is A881 JLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A881 JLJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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