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BES 828V

1979 Yamaha Unknown

Blue Petrol 171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,558 mi
Last recorded8,558 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2020
Typical for 1979 Yamaha Unknown13,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBES 828V
MakeYamaha
ModelUnknown
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine171cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2020 8,558 miles

Rear Lower Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 8,443 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 8,443 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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BES 828V is a 1979 Yamaha Unknown in Blue with a 171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Yamaha Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 13,532 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 47 years old, this Yamaha Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BES 828V registered?

BES 828V is a 1979 Yamaha Unknown, first registered on 8 November 1979.

Is BES 828V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BES 828V 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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