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FJ51 MVF

2001 Yamaha YN50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

19,275 mi
Last recorded19,275 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YN508,263 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 MVF
MakeYamaha
ModelYN50
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 19,275 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 19,269 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2015 19,135 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 19,128 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 16,515 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 15,558 miles

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 14,415 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 13,547 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 12,641 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 12,273 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 12,273 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Fail 9 Jul 2007 11,199 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 9 Jul 2007 11,199 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 9,261 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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FJ51 MVF 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 71.4%.

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 FJ51 MVF, 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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FJ51 MVF is a 2001 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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