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B493 XAT

1985 Yamaha V50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,983 mi
Last recorded40,983 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 1985 Yamaha V5020,539 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB493 XAT
MakeYamaha
ModelV50
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2012 40,983 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 40,285 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 39,820 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha V50?

Based on 507 MOT tests across 109 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
117
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
109
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp 10
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute 7
Tyre has ply or cord exposed 6
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user 5
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B493 XAT is a 1985 Yamaha V50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1985 Yamaha V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 20,539 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha V50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B493 XAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha V50 typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 41 years old, this Yamaha V50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B493 XAT registered?

B493 XAT is a 1985 Yamaha V50, first registered on 22 March 1985.

Is B493 XAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B493 XAT shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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