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B518 GRA

1984 Yamaha Unknown

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

22,428 mi
Last recorded22,428 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 1984 Yamaha Unknown14,448 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB518 GRA
MakeYamaha
ModelUnknown
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 22,428 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 3 Jan 2025 22,434 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment brake control travel and hitting handle bar (1.1.15 (f))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing split pin missing (5.2.1 (d))

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 21,187 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively movement in pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 21,187 miles

Front Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively movement in pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 21,115 miles

Steering head bearing slightly tight.

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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B518 GRA is a 1984 Yamaha Unknown in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 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 B518 GRA registered?

B518 GRA is a 1984 Yamaha Unknown, first registered on 9 October 1984.

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