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BTU 719W

1997 Yamaha Unknown

Red Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

74,852 mi
Last recorded74,852 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Unknown18,225 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTU 719W
MakeYamaha
ModelUnknown
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 74,852 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 74,783 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 74,521 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 74,521 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 74,521 miles

Front Stop lamp not working control 1 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 74,521 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 74,521 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 74,521 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 74,521 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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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BTU 719W is a 1997 Yamaha Unknown in Red with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BTU 719W registered?

BTU 719W is a 1997 Yamaha Unknown, first registered on 7 February 1997.

Is BTU 719W safe to buy?

The MOT history for BTU 719W shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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