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E492 SFX

1997 Yamaha Unknown

Black Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98 mi
Last recorded98 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Unknown18,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE492 SFX
MakeYamaha
ModelUnknown
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 98 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 417 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 417 miles

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

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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E492 SFX is a 1997 Yamaha Unknown in Black with a 400cc 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 E492 SFX registered?

E492 SFX is a 1997 Yamaha Unknown, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is E492 SFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E492 SFX 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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