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AO51 MLK

2001 Yamaha Yh 50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

12,947 mi
Last recorded12,947 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yh 508,135 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 MLK
MakeYamaha
ModelYh 50
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 12,947 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 12,693 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 12,693 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2009 12,481 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 11,759 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 10,212 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 10,212 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 8,691 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 8,691 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 7,080 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yh 50?

Based on 3,082 MOT tests across 449 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
566
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
449
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 80
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 73
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 56
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 54
wheel bearings have excessive free play 43
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AO51 MLK is a 2001 Yamaha Yh 50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha Yh 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 8,135 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 Yh 50 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO51 MLK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yh 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha Yh 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO51 MLK is a 2001 Yamaha Yh 50, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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