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AO51 KAU

2001 Yamaha YN50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

13,900 mi
Last recorded13,900 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2010
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YN508,263 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 KAU
MakeYamaha
ModelYN50
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2010 13,900 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 5 Jun 2010 13,900 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Floor brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.C1b)

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 11,998 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 11,944 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 11,944 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

How Reliable is the Yamaha YN50?

Based on 23,061 MOT tests across 3,666 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
698
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
3,666
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 840
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 664
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 413
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 305
Tyre tread not clearly visible 282
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AO51 KAU is a 2001 Yamaha YN50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha YN50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 8,263 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha YN50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 840 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO51 KAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YN50 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha YN50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO51 KAU is a 2001 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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