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F71 BAW

1988 Yamaha Unknown

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

4,956 mi
Last recorded4,956 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 1988 Yamaha Unknown19,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF71 BAW
MakeYamaha
ModelUnknown
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 4,956 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 3,552 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 3,552 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 3,219 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 3,111 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 1,463 miles

Rear ENGINE MOUNT CASING HALF MISSING

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 1,463 miles

Headlamp reflector missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear ENGINE MOUNT CASING HALF MISSING

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (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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F71 BAW is a 1988 Yamaha Unknown in Black with a 49cc 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 F71 BAW registered?

F71 BAW is a 1988 Yamaha Unknown, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F71 BAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F71 BAW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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