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C278 APX

1986 Yamaha Unknown

White Petrol 346cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,465 mi
Last recorded33,465 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Yamaha Unknown15,580 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC278 APX
MakeYamaha
ModelUnknown
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine346cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 33,465 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 May 2025 33,465 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Header to sliencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear linkage bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2025 33,465 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Steering linkage component insecure Top nut (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Header to sliencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear linkage bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 33,465 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2024 33,465 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 32,979 miles

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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C278 APX is a 1986 Yamaha Unknown in White with a 346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Yamaha Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 15,580 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 40 years old, this Yamaha Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C278 APX registered?

C278 APX is a 1986 Yamaha Unknown, first registered on 4 February 1986.

Is C278 APX safe to buy?

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