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M44 DWG

1997 Yamaha Unknown

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,675 mi
Last recorded22,675 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Unknown18,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM44 DWG
MakeYamaha
ModelUnknown
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 22,675 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 22,675 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 18,344 miles

Front bearing slightly rough

Fail 18 Mar 2025 18,344 miles

Front bearing slightly rough

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

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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M44 DWG is a 1997 Yamaha Unknown in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M44 DWG registered?

M44 DWG is a 1997 Yamaha Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is M44 DWG safe to buy?

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