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B12 PBM

1997 Yamaha Unknown

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,453 mi
Last recorded15,453 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Unknown18,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 PBM
MakeYamaha
ModelUnknown
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 15,453 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 15,145 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 15,145 miles

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced swing arm (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2016 13,795 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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B12 PBM is a 1997 Yamaha Unknown in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 18,225 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 29 years old, this Yamaha Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B12 PBM registered?

B12 PBM is a 1997 Yamaha Unknown, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is B12 PBM safe to buy?

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