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F285 CTX

1989 Yamaha Unknown

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,575 mi
Last recorded38,575 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Yamaha Unknown19,907 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF285 CTX
MakeYamaha
ModelUnknown
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 38,575 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 May 2025 36,491 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 10 May 2025 36,491 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (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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F285 CTX is a 1989 Yamaha Unknown in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 19,907 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 37 years old, this Yamaha Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F285 CTX registered?

F285 CTX is a 1989 Yamaha Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F285 CTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F285 CTX 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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