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E349 LOU

1988 Yamaha Unknown

White Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,713 mi
Last recorded59,713 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Yamaha Unknown19,291 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE349 LOU
MakeYamaha
ModelUnknown
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 59,713 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Sep 2023 59,713 miles

Front Cannot see brake fluid level in reservoir, will check after test

No lights etc. fitted at time of test, "DAYTIME USE ONLY"

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 59,713 miles

Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Front Cannot see brake fluid level in reservoir, will check after test

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 59,713 miles

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated (6.2.7 (b))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Offside Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Suspension linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Cliutch lever pivot worn

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

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

Nearside Rear Bolt missing from end of swinging arm

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

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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E349 LOU is a 1988 Yamaha Unknown in White with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E349 LOU registered?

E349 LOU is a 1988 Yamaha Unknown, first registered on 29 March 1988.

Is E349 LOU safe to buy?

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