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BBW 242Y

1982 Yamaha Unknown

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2025
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,731 mi
Last recorded13,731 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 1982 Yamaha Unknown16,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBW 242Y
MakeYamaha
ModelUnknown
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 13,731 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 13,137 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel pipe slightly perished.

Fail 13 Jan 2023 13,137 miles

Fuel pipe slightly perished.

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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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BBW 242Y is a 1982 Yamaha Unknown in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 Yamaha Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 16,370 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 44 years old, this Yamaha Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BBW 242Y registered?

BBW 242Y is a 1982 Yamaha Unknown, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is BBW 242Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BBW 242Y shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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