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J901 SDA

1992 Yamaha Unknown

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

11,301 mi
Last recorded11,301 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Yamaha Unknown14,802 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ901 SDA
MakeYamaha
ModelUnknown
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2026 11,301 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pillion seat not fitted at time of test.

Pass 19 Jun 2025 10,445 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 10,352 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/r indicator loose

Pass 23 May 2024 9,710 miles

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim rear tyre running slightly eccentric (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened fork chrome rusted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2024 9,708 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

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

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened fork chrome rusted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned steering slightly to right (2.4 (a))

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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J901 SDA is a 1992 Yamaha Unknown in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1992 Yamaha Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 14,802 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 34 years old, this Yamaha Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J901 SDA registered?

J901 SDA is a 1992 Yamaha Unknown, first registered on 2 April 1992.

Is J901 SDA safe to buy?

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