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CU51 BYJ

2001 Yamaha YN50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,168 mi
Last recorded15,168 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YN508,263 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 BYJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYN50
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 15,168 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged Slightly perished. (4.1.2c)

Front brake dragging slightly.

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. Bars to right when wheel straight. (2.5.1)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 15,168 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired Both main and dip beam filaments illuminated together. (1.2.3a)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Centre stand slow to return.

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged Slightly perished. (4.1.2c)

Front brake dragging slightly.

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. Bars to right when wheel straight. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 14,687 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 14,686 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)

Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 11,105 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 11,105 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 12,146 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 9,878 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 8,546 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 6,265 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 6,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2007 6,131 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 6,131 miles

Front Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 5,044 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 5,038 miles

Centre Front Upper Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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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CU51 BYJ is a 2001 Yamaha YN50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CU51 BYJ, 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 CU51 BYJ registered?

CU51 BYJ is a 2001 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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