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B179 WVG

1985 Yamaha Unknown

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,653 mi
Last recorded15,653 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Yamaha Unknown18,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB179 WVG
MakeYamaha
ModelUnknown
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 15,653 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 15,653 miles

Central Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 15,622 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Brake cylinder slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 15,579 miles

Steering headbearing has slight 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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B179 WVG is a 1985 Yamaha Unknown in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Yamaha Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 18,245 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 41 years old, this Yamaha Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B179 WVG registered?

B179 WVG is a 1985 Yamaha Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B179 WVG safe to buy?

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