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P287 BBV

1997 Yamaha Unknown

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,186 mi
Last recorded12,186 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Unknown18,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP287 BBV
MakeYamaha
ModelUnknown
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 6 May 2026 12,186 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit unevenly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front brake lever has limited reserve travel

Pass 6 May 2025 874 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

front brake has limited reserve travel

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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P287 BBV is a 1997 Yamaha Unknown in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 P287 BBV registered?

P287 BBV is a 1997 Yamaha Unknown, first registered on 22 April 1997.

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