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E159 DBB

1987 Yamaha Unknown

Blue Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

18,665 mi
Last recorded18,665 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Yamaha Unknown19,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE159 DBB
MakeYamaha
ModelUnknown
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 18,665 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 18,541 miles
Fail 27 May 2023 18,530 miles

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 17,743 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 17,742 miles

Brake hose excessively stretched front brake hose routed wrong ..affecting steering of vehicle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

chain rubbing chaingaurd

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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E159 DBB is a 1987 Yamaha Unknown in Blue with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1987 Yamaha Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 19,700 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 39 years old, this Yamaha Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E159 DBB registered?

E159 DBB is a 1987 Yamaha Unknown, first registered on 2 November 1987.

Is E159 DBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E159 DBB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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