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K540 SPT

1997 Yamaha Unknown

Black Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,916 mi
Last recorded17,916 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Unknown18,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK540 SPT
MakeYamaha
ModelUnknown
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 17,916 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 17,916 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (5.2.3 (a))

Pass 10 May 2017 17,721 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 May 2016 17,023 miles

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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K540 SPT is a 1997 Yamaha Unknown in Black with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 29 years old, this Yamaha Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K540 SPT registered?

K540 SPT is a 1997 Yamaha Unknown, first registered on 9 April 1997.

Is K540 SPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K540 SPT shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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