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C47 OTW

1997 Yamaha Unknown

Black Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,184 mi
Last recorded24,184 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Unknown18,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC47 OTW
MakeYamaha
ModelUnknown
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 24,184 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2018 24,092 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 24,066 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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C47 OTW is a 1997 Yamaha Unknown in Black with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C47 OTW registered?

C47 OTW is a 1997 Yamaha Unknown, first registered on 20 May 1997.

Is C47 OTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C47 OTW 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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