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GK51 NUX

2001 Yamaha YN50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

12,131 mi
Last recorded12,131 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YN508,263 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 NUX
MakeYamaha
ModelYN50
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2013 12,131 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

stand spring weak and not fully retracting stand

Fail 20 Aug 2013 12,131 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

stand spring weak and not fully retracting stand

Pass 23 Aug 2012 12,129 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 12,129 miles

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

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

bokts missing for air filter housing

speedo cable broken

Pass 13 May 2011 6,798 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 6,798 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Pass 11 May 2010 285 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 239 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 7 May 2008 239 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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GK51 NUX is a 2001 Yamaha YN50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GK51 NUX, 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 GK51 NUX registered?

GK51 NUX is a 2001 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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