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FG51 XHW

2001 Yamaha YN50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,487 mi
Last recorded7,487 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YN508,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 XHW
MakeYamaha
ModelYN50
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2013 7,487 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 7,487 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 2,299 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011
Pass 12 Mar 2011 18,459 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 18,459 miles

Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 17,098 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 15,443 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 12,656 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 12,648 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 10,904 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 10,843 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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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FG51 XHW is a 2001 Yamaha YN50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FG51 XHW, 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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FG51 XHW is a 2001 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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