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E278 KLL

1988 Yamaha Unknown

Red Petrol 98cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

32,451 mi
Last recorded32,451 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 1988 Yamaha Unknown19,291 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE278 KLL
MakeYamaha
ModelUnknown
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine98cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 32,451 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 32,451 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 31,074 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front tyre side wall slightly perished.

Pass 18 Oct 2021 30,267 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 30,267 miles

Brake component insecure locking devise missing (1.1.21 (c))

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

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 29,218 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 29,218 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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E278 KLL is a 1988 Yamaha Unknown in Red with a 98cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1988 Yamaha Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 19,291 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 38 years old, this Yamaha Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E278 KLL registered?

E278 KLL is a 1988 Yamaha Unknown, first registered on 6 June 1988.

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