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F998 LEO

1997 Yamaha Unknown

White Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,419 mi
Last recorded16,419 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Unknown18,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF998 LEO
MakeYamaha
ModelUnknown
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 16,419 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 16,267 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 16,167 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 15,996 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 15,855 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 15,854 miles

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

Front brake pads breaking up slightly

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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F998 LEO is a 1997 Yamaha Unknown in White with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F998 LEO registered?

F998 LEO is a 1997 Yamaha Unknown, first registered on 28 May 1997.

Is F998 LEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F998 LEO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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