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F899 EGF

1989 Yamaha Unknown

Red Petrol 98cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,075 mi
Last recorded39,075 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Yamaha Unknown19,907 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF899 EGF
MakeYamaha
ModelUnknown
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine98cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 39,075 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 38,758 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 38,738 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2024 38,637 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2023 38,287 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 38,165 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 38,161 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Lower Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 37,716 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

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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F899 EGF is a 1989 Yamaha Unknown in Red with a 98cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F899 EGF registered?

F899 EGF is a 1989 Yamaha Unknown, first registered on 25 February 1989.

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