DVLA verified

1985 YAMAHA 0.1L PETROL

C938 VDC

Vehicle Insight Summary

This 1985 YAMAHA null is a PETROL vehicle with a 123cc engine. Currently it has no valid MOT recorded and is not currently taxed. The latest recorded mileage is unavailable.

MOT
Expired
Expires 25/10/2021
Tax
SORN
Statutory Off Road Notification
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Fuel
PETROL
Year
1985
Engine
123cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, though the maintenance trend shows a slight decline in attention to consumable items. The most recent recorded test in October 2020 at 9,999 miles showed an advisory for a front tyre worn close to the legal limit, marking a shift from previous clean records. Since no MOT has been logged for over five years since, the current roadworthiness of the vehicle is unverified and likely requires a comprehensive inspection to account for degradation during a period of inactivity. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 41-year-old machine, averaging only approximately 244 miles per year. The data shows the vehicle remained at 9,999 miles between 2018 and 2020, with only 311 miles covered between 2015 and 2016. This low usage suggests minimal mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine but introduces significant risks related to dry rubber-based components, perished seals, and internal corrosion within fluid systems that are not reflected in the odometer reading alone. A buyer must focus on the specific areas flagged in earlier tests to ensure mechanical integrity. The 2019 test identified a worn and loose drive chain along with slight free play in the steering headbearing, both of which require adjustment or replacement to ensure safe handling and power delivery. Given the long gaps between tests, a physical inspection should also check for seized brake calipers, perished fork seals, and structural rust on the frame, as low-mileage vehicles often suffer more from environmental stagnation than mechanical fatigue.

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Vehicle Public Record vs. Hidden Financial Risk

40
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA MOT History: Verified

Public MOT roadworthiness: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
Hidden Legal & Financial Status: PENDING

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Locked
Finance
Locked
Write-off
Locked
Salvage
Locked
Imported
Locked
Exported
Locked
Scrapped
Locked
Destruction
Locked
V5C Logbook
Locked
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MOT Status

No MOT history available

No recorded MOT test history was found for this vehicle.