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E500 PME

1988 Yamaha Unknown

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,484 mi
Last recorded30,484 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Yamaha Unknown19,291 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE500 PME
MakeYamaha
ModelUnknown
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 30,484 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 30,023 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 30,023 miles

All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 29,980 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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E500 PME is a 1988 Yamaha Unknown in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E500 PME?

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What year was E500 PME registered?

E500 PME is a 1988 Yamaha Unknown, first registered on 6 July 1988.

Is E500 PME safe to buy?

The MOT history for E500 PME shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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