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P149 GAW

1997 Yamaha Unknown

Blue Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,378 mi
Last recorded32,378 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Unknown18,225 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP149 GAW
MakeYamaha
ModelUnknown
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2025 32,378 miles

Offside Rear brake mount modified

Offside Rear brake rod modified

Pass 2 Aug 2024 31,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower brake mount modified

Offside Rear Lower brake rod modified

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brake pedal travel (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 30,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower brake mountain bracket modified

Offside Rear Lower brake rod modified

Pass 6 Aug 2019 30,086 miles

Offside Rear Lower brake pedal modified

Offside Rear Lower brake pedal mountain bracket modified

Pass 14 Aug 2018 28,049 miles

Offside Rear brake linkage modified mountain bracket

Offside Rear brake rod modified

Pass 3 Aug 2017 23,466 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Brake linkage repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 20,083 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake linkage modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Lower Brake linkage repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

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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P149 GAW is a 1997 Yamaha Unknown in Blue with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P149 GAW registered?

P149 GAW is a 1997 Yamaha Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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