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AY51 BLJ

2001 Yamaha YN50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,313 mi
Last recorded16,313 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YN508,263 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 BLJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYN50
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 16,313 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 16,144 miles

bolt missing from exhaust but still secure

Pass 8 Nov 2014 13,049 miles

Front tyre near legal limits.

Fail 4 Nov 2014 13,049 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Front tyre near legal limits.

Pass 24 Sep 2013 13,049 miles

Front tyre near legal limits and is becoming perished.

Fail 11 Oct 2011 13,049 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nail in rear tyre

centrestand spring tension low, allowing stand to hang low .

Pass 6 Apr 2010 11,946 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2009 10,187 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 8,585 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 8,512 miles

front tyre near legal limits

Pass 1 Nov 2006 6,528 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 6,523 miles

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

front brake disc becoming distorted

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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AY51 BLJ is a 2001 Yamaha YN50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AY51 BLJ, 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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What year was AY51 BLJ registered?

AY51 BLJ is a 2001 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 24 November 2001.

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