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AY51 FYK

2001 Yamaha YN50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

12,213 mi
Last recorded12,213 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YN508,263 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 FYK
MakeYamaha
ModelYN50
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 12,213 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 12,213 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 8,019 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 8,016 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 20,832 miles

Stand insecure

Fail 18 Mar 2013 20,832 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Stand insecure

exhaust bolt loose

Fail 20 Feb 2013 20,454 miles

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

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

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c) DANGEROUS

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

rear brake leaver comes back to bars

Pass 10 Mar 2012 14,544 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 14,164 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 12,409 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 12,409 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2007 10,427 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 10,419 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2006 10,230 miles

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 FYK is a 2001 Yamaha YN50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FYK, 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 FYK registered?

AY51 FYK is a 2001 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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