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ECJ 642W

1980 Yamaha SA50

Beige Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

719 mi
Last recorded719 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 1980 Yamaha SA503,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECJ 642W
MakeYamaha
ModelSA50
Year1980
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2014 719 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 708 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 694 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 618 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 335 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 329 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 246 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 117 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 111 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

How Reliable is the Yamaha SA50?

Based on 410 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
102
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp 10
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 8
Direction indicators not working 8
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 6
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ECJ 642W is a 1980 Yamaha SA50 in Beige with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha SA50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 3,484 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha SA50 fails its MOT is direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ECJ 642W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha SA50 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 46 years old, this Yamaha SA50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ECJ 642W registered?

ECJ 642W is a 1980 Yamaha SA50, first registered on 1 September 1980.

Is ECJ 642W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECJ 642W shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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