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P728 MVR

1997 Yamaha Unknown

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,522 mi
Last recorded26,522 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Unknown18,225 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP728 MVR
MakeYamaha
ModelUnknown
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 26,522 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 26,494 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 26,321 miles

Central Front Upper Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 25,076 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 25,074 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2020 25,074 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess bearing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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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P728 MVR is a 1997 Yamaha Unknown in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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P728 MVR is a 1997 Yamaha Unknown, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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