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Q198PWS

1984 Yamaha Unknown

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,937 mi
Last recorded46,937 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1984 Yamaha Unknown14,448 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ198PWS
MakeYamaha
ModelUnknown
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 46,937 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 46,914 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering head bearings has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (g))

propshaft lose

Pass 20 May 2024 43,506 miles

Offside Spot light lose

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Engine Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2024 43,487 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Spot light lose

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Engine Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2023 43,367 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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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Q198PWS is a 1984 Yamaha Unknown in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1984 Yamaha Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 14,448 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 42 years old, this Yamaha Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Q198PWS registered?

Q198PWS is a 1984 Yamaha Unknown, first registered on 6 April 1984.

Is Q198PWS safe to buy?

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