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GU11 SWZ

2011 Yamaha YN50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,953 mi
Last recorded11,953 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Yamaha YN507,153 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU11 SWZ
MakeYamaha
ModelYN50
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 11,953 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 11,859 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 11,842 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 11,842 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 11,836 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 11,808 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 11,766 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 11,766 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 11,400 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 10,639 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 9,438 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 16 Jul 2016 7,969 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 6,634 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 4,948 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 4,948 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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GU11 SWZ is a 2011 Yamaha YN50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Yamaha YN50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 7,153 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 GU11 SWZ, 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 15 years old, this Yamaha YN50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU11 SWZ registered?

GU11 SWZ is a 2011 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 16 April 2011.

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